[That doesn't feel correct, but he says it with such conviction she can't bring herself to disagree. It's reassuring enough that she merely nods, her expression turning thoughtful. She will at least believe that he means what he says, and that whatever is so troublesome for him is not caused by anything she'd done.
So... hmm. She feels somewhat at a standstill, but he seems so discomforted by her questioning that it would be wrong of her to push. Her goal is not to pester him with her worries or make him feel worse. That would not be a kind thing to do, and he's been patient with her multiple attempts already. After a few moments of quiet, she finally responds,]
Alright. I believe you.
[If he doesn't want to talk about it, she won't force him. They can just... walk for a while. It's okay, she thinks, it isn't a bad thing to do nothing more than share one's company with another. Maybe he'll feel better after.]
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So... hmm. She feels somewhat at a standstill, but he seems so discomforted by her questioning that it would be wrong of her to push. Her goal is not to pester him with her worries or make him feel worse. That would not be a kind thing to do, and he's been patient with her multiple attempts already. After a few moments of quiet, she finally responds,]
Alright. I believe you.
[If he doesn't want to talk about it, she won't force him. They can just... walk for a while. It's okay, she thinks, it isn't a bad thing to do nothing more than share one's company with another. Maybe he'll feel better after.]