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[strikingchords]

That is my fear. Yet, I often err, with you.

I might ask your patience. But it seems a shirker's request, as well. You are within rights to demand better success instead.

[laughitoff]

I don't think I'm within rights to demand much of you.

[strikingchords]

...

It is reasonable to respond to what hurts you.

[simply]

And, I do not wish to.

[laughitoff]

[his shoulders slump, under the pile of stuff on him]

This isn't an easy situation.

[strikingchords]

...

[exhales!!!!!!!!!!!! and also inclines his head. still absurdly solemn, COMMITTED TO CONVEYING UNDERSTANDING]

Thus, I do not know what to ask.

[HE BROUGHT IT HOME]

[laughitoff]

I also don't know what to answer, so at least we're even.

[strikingchords]

...

Was meant as confession.

Your words were kind.

[laughitoff]

You’re too hard on yourself.

[strikingchords]

They are not exclusive.

[softer]

[laughitoff]

It’s not a sin to not know how to deal with someone. It’s not like I’m unaware I’m…difficult.

[strikingchords]

That is not the word I would choose.

[laughitoff]

Oh?

[strikingchords]

[...

another tiny exhale]

Perhaps, "besieged."

[laughitoff]

[snorts, but doesn’t disagree]

[strikingchords]

It has been long.

[laughitoff]

Since...?

[strikingchords]

The time you last felt otherwise.

There is a toll.

[laughitoff]

I can take it.

[strikingchords]

...

[tiny hand squeeze]

Hard on yourself.

[laughitoff]

Hey...

[strikingchords]

[quiet]

I, too, do not wish things to continue as they are.

[laughitoff]

You want to be--

[hesitates]

Friends.

[strikingchords]

[nods, a matter of fact little movement]

[laughitoff]

[swallows]

What does that look like to you? Do you know?

[strikingchords]

...

[Wei Wuxian probably can't tell the heart rate jump just from holding his hand, but.

after a little while, through a slightly dry throat]

"Someone you like the company of, who likes yours back. Someone who stands with you. Someone you want to spend time with."

It was well said.