[ He probably could have guessed this was the question she'd ask, if given a moment to ponder it. ]
All of our interactions here have lead up to it. Ones I don't think we ever would have had the opportunity to experience, back in London.
[ He pauses, as if to sample his sandwich, but instead returns it to the plate and brushes the crumbs from his hands with his napkin. Serious topics need his full attention. ]
Do not make the mistake of thinking you've suddenly won my heart. You should be well aware, by this point, that it is not a simple thing to do. Even Christine had a hard time of it.
[ He pauses again, wondering if it was bad to have even said her name in this moment. ]
Though, I do think the persistence you both share in that regard may be part of it. Humorously enough, it's the only trait you share with her. But apparently, it's a significant one to me.
Until now, I merely regretted every choice I'd made that led me to this afterlife, putting no effort into changing any of it. Mainly because I didn't feel I deserved to be happy again. Your persistence in gaining my affections, despite my mistreatment of you only fed that thought process more.
Until I realized that it was because you had that faith in me that I couldn't see in myself, and that Christine had given up hope on. I do not want to be miserable or lonely anymore. And for once, I feel that it's okay for me to want happiness for myself.
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All of our interactions here have lead up to it. Ones I don't think we ever would have had the opportunity to experience, back in London.
[ He pauses, as if to sample his sandwich, but instead returns it to the plate and brushes the crumbs from his hands with his napkin. Serious topics need his full attention. ]
Do not make the mistake of thinking you've suddenly won my heart. You should be well aware, by this point, that it is not a simple thing to do. Even Christine had a hard time of it.
[ He pauses again, wondering if it was bad to have even said her name in this moment. ]
Though, I do think the persistence you both share in that regard may be part of it. Humorously enough, it's the only trait you share with her. But apparently, it's a significant one to me.
Until now, I merely regretted every choice I'd made that led me to this afterlife, putting no effort into changing any of it. Mainly because I didn't feel I deserved to be happy again. Your persistence in gaining my affections, despite my mistreatment of you only fed that thought process more.
Until I realized that it was because you had that faith in me that I couldn't see in myself, and that Christine had given up hope on. I do not want to be miserable or lonely anymore. And for once, I feel that it's okay for me to want happiness for myself.