there are two things he has to grapple with here. one is his inhuman nature, which he is loath to expose to strangers - but on the other hand, she deserves some sort of explanation for her kindness. but how to balance the two?
he closes his eyes, just for a moment. ]
Please forgive me for not telling you this earlier. [ without a beat ] I am not human. I try not to advertise it to avoid alarm, but - I am not sure if you would be able to read the same signs from me as others, as my body works in different ways.
[ ...... he's giving her a bit more than he would usually have preferred to, but - well. you know, it takes some sacrifice to build valuable connections ]
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there are two things he has to grapple with here. one is his inhuman nature, which he is loath to expose to strangers - but on the other hand, she deserves some sort of explanation for her kindness. but how to balance the two?
he closes his eyes, just for a moment. ]
Please forgive me for not telling you this earlier. [ without a beat ] I am not human. I try not to advertise it to avoid alarm, but - I am not sure if you would be able to read the same signs from me as others, as my body works in different ways.
[ ...... he's giving her a bit more than he would usually have preferred to, but - well. you know, it takes some sacrifice to build valuable connections ]