[Aiden isn't the first person he's cared about to hurt him. it's a constant in his life, whether or not it's intentional on their part, whether he has a hand in in, on his. it will continue to be, when Melinoë disappears not to long from now]
[either way, there's something sad and apologetic, both, on his face, when he glances over at her] Trite as it sounds, it's not you, it's me. [a beat] Not that I'm breaking up with you. [and another, a wry smile] For lack of better wording.
[he wants to move forward, here. he wants to -- try]
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[Aiden isn't the first person he's cared about to hurt him. it's a constant in his life, whether or not it's intentional on their part, whether he has a hand in in, on his. it will continue to be, when Melinoë disappears not to long from now]
[either way, there's something sad and apologetic, both, on his face, when he glances over at her] Trite as it sounds, it's not you, it's me. [a beat] Not that I'm breaking up with you. [and another, a wry smile] For lack of better wording.
[he wants to move forward, here. he wants to -- try]