[ The fact that it's what he's used to is what makes it something of a relief that she doesn't mention it — though it leaves him at yet another loss. Even in his mortal life, he hadn't gotten much further in terms of emotional intimacy, though he can't remember if, then, it had been for lack of trying. ]
Well, it seems as though we'll have to lift that veil together.
[ Not, perhaps, the level of enthusiasm one might hope for upon embarking on a— whatever this is, but they've known each other long enough that she ought to know the words aren't offered lightly. His isn't a personality immediately inclined toward patience or helpfulness. ]
Count me through them, then. The things you think you do know about yourself.
[ He's curious, himself, as to how she'll answer — whatever he thinks he's divined about her only exists in concert with her perception of herself, after all. ]
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Well, it seems as though we'll have to lift that veil together.
[ Not, perhaps, the level of enthusiasm one might hope for upon embarking on a— whatever this is, but they've known each other long enough that she ought to know the words aren't offered lightly. His isn't a personality immediately inclined toward patience or helpfulness. ]
Count me through them, then. The things you think you do know about yourself.
[ He's curious, himself, as to how she'll answer — whatever he thinks he's divined about her only exists in concert with her perception of herself, after all. ]