[ He wasn't going to answer, because why would he insult himself? But he sees that questioning look, and he figures he might as well go for it. ]
If he decides that he doesn't want to remember you, then he's kind of an idiot. He should hold onto what he has and not let you go. Or at least, he should fight to come back to you. If I could talk to him, I'd tell him he needs to fight with everything he's got.
[ Her expression is very much a "blink and you miss it" one, but Alan catches the tail end of it before that controlled expression slides back into place. He can tell this is hard for her. ]
No one would blame you for not waiting.
[ He huffs out a dry laugh. ] Believe in myself. [ He shakes his head. ] I've never been good at that, which you've obviously figured out. I wouldn't know where to start.
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If he decides that he doesn't want to remember you, then he's kind of an idiot. He should hold onto what he has and not let you go. Or at least, he should fight to come back to you. If I could talk to him, I'd tell him he needs to fight with everything he's got.
[ Her expression is very much a "blink and you miss it" one, but Alan catches the tail end of it before that controlled expression slides back into place. He can tell this is hard for her. ]
No one would blame you for not waiting.
[ He huffs out a dry laugh. ] Believe in myself. [ He shakes his head. ] I've never been good at that, which you've obviously figured out. I wouldn't know where to start.