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Odile (oh-deal) ([personal profile] researcherstory) wrote in [community profile] perfectmatch 2025-06-17 04:50 pm (UTC)

[ She considers how to put it, without revealing too much of Verso's honesty. The things he had hesitated to put forth just as much as she had, but had-- still wanted to, to give her a clearer picture. Nothing she appreciates more. ]

... He doesn't believe he has much to offer me after this show has ended, unlike others. No ambitions, nothing he'd like to do himself, a life devoid of living. The words I said in regards to what I can give -- a harbor for ships in a storm -- that is how he described me. [ A beat. ] "For someone else."

[ ... ]

Edamura, I'd like your opinion. Was that a soft rejection I missed and strode over carelessly? I would've preferred a blunter no, rather than excuses, if so...

[ If only because that's what she would have given someone else, but now. She isn't. Really sure, thinking back. To be bold is one thing, but she wouldn't want to discomfort Verso unnecessarily. ]

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