[ She's relieved to see that there's no sign of pity on his face, or in his voice. She hadn't wanted that manner of reaction, anyway, and had sought to keep her answer as matter-of-fact as possible. ]
No... I'd already decided I wanted to remain on equal footing with you. I can hardly ask for your loyalty and your resolve if I'm not willing to share such matters with you.
[ Most importantly, he understands how much of a blow it would be to have to give up one thing over another. It's all she could have asked for. ]
... Is it all right, then, if I ask what your own wish would be?
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Date: 2019-04-27 12:16 am (UTC)No... I'd already decided I wanted to remain on equal footing with you. I can hardly ask for your loyalty and your resolve if I'm not willing to share such matters with you.
[ Most importantly, he understands how much of a blow it would be to have to give up one thing over another. It's all she could have asked for. ]
... Is it all right, then, if I ask what your own wish would be?