[There was a momentary pause. Hadn't she said Merl... no, no. He was using the word lover. She was not getting involved more and bringing Merlin's name into this. Salt in a stranger's wound just felt...

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Wouldn't she normally stoke that envy? She coughed a little and frowned into her hand. Wouldn't that be part of her normal MO? Hmmm, maybe... things were a little different.]

Ngh. She'd mentioned having one, yes. Sorry to hear that. I've had a few people disappear on me. I'm still having trouble getting used to it. So, you miss her. That really sucks right now.

[Because she was putting two and two together with the flowers.]