[Perhaps an overly simplistic way of summing things up, but he does not dismiss the rest of what she's said, rather takes another few moments to give it due thought, finishing the contents of his cup as he does so before setting it down at last. A frown tugs at his delicate lips, and he reaches out to lay his hand against her own, his thumb lightly brushing against her cheek in the process.]
I do not think it is defeatist in the least. Of the two of us, I know myself to be the optimist— when it comes to others.
[Less so when it comes to his own deeds, but this is not about him.]
You are intent on being honest, regardless of how painful that truth may be and what you confess to fear, and that is quite something to offer those who have come to know you. I think it to be quite courageous, myself.
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[Perhaps an overly simplistic way of summing things up, but he does not dismiss the rest of what she's said, rather takes another few moments to give it due thought, finishing the contents of his cup as he does so before setting it down at last. A frown tugs at his delicate lips, and he reaches out to lay his hand against her own, his thumb lightly brushing against her cheek in the process.]
I do not think it is defeatist in the least. Of the two of us, I know myself to be the optimist— when it comes to others.
[Less so when it comes to his own deeds, but this is not about him.]
You are intent on being honest, regardless of how painful that truth may be and what you confess to fear, and that is quite something to offer those who have come to know you. I think it to be quite courageous, myself.