[Though her words are appreciated in turn, once again he feels they're unearned. Like most of their interactions.]
It is the least I should have done.
[But... anyway. A change of topic is what he offered, and she seems to have taken the opportunity, even if it isn't one he's particularly keen on exploring. Not if it's going where he thinks it's going. He manages to keep that reluctance out of his tone, at least, even as he attempts to turn things back to her again.]
As I imagine the Harvest typically keeps you. One must make time for important matters, regardless.
[Even if those important matters might be seen as something frivolous or wasteful to another.]
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It is the least I should have done.
[But... anyway. A change of topic is what he offered, and she seems to have taken the opportunity, even if it isn't one he's particularly keen on exploring. Not if it's going where he thinks it's going. He manages to keep that reluctance out of his tone, at least, even as he attempts to turn things back to her again.]
As I imagine the Harvest typically keeps you. One must make time for important matters, regardless.
[Even if those important matters might be seen as something frivolous or wasteful to another.]