[For truly, how can they know how many had watched? He realizes that such a remark is likely cold comfort— admittedly, this is a situation in which he does not know what may or may not be tactful. Tact, he thinks, is not the most important thing at the moment, regardless. Truth, instead, will be more helpful.
He does not sip from his own cup just yet, but calmly pulls it closer to himself as he looks her over, studying her posture. She is holding herself together well, but with great effort.]
I imagine such memories were not a pleasant thing to revisit in your dreams. I would also venture that it is hardly the first time.
[He's been haunted by nightmares of his own past deeds. He knows full well how these things go.]
... there were moments in that dream where I did not recognize the woman I have come to know.
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[For truly, how can they know how many had watched? He realizes that such a remark is likely cold comfort— admittedly, this is a situation in which he does not know what may or may not be tactful. Tact, he thinks, is not the most important thing at the moment, regardless. Truth, instead, will be more helpful.
He does not sip from his own cup just yet, but calmly pulls it closer to himself as he looks her over, studying her posture. She is holding herself together well, but with great effort.]
I imagine such memories were not a pleasant thing to revisit in your dreams. I would also venture that it is hardly the first time.
[He's been haunted by nightmares of his own past deeds. He knows full well how these things go.]
... there were moments in that dream where I did not recognize the woman I have come to know.