I don't doubt that. What I do doubt is your ability to keep your interests separate from his.
[It's at that point that Aidan's tone becomes gentler, as does the look in his eyes. People who love the most tend to do the most damage, after all, and it only gets worse when they have the best of intentions...
...Or when they need even more attention than the recipient of their affections.
He turns to the boy at that point, because he knows Maggie needs some time to absorb the gravity of his statement.]
What were you trying to do, Alan, while 'bothering' Renae?
[The answer is simple, as expected.
"I-I just wanted to be his friend, sir. Kinda wanted to be both their friend."
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[It's at that point that Aidan's tone becomes gentler, as does the look in his eyes. People who love the most tend to do the most damage, after all, and it only gets worse when they have the best of intentions...
...Or when they need even more attention than the recipient of their affections.
He turns to the boy at that point, because he knows Maggie needs some time to absorb the gravity of his statement.]
What were you trying to do, Alan, while 'bothering' Renae?
[The answer is simple, as expected.
"I-I just wanted to be his friend, sir. Kinda wanted to be both their friend."
And now he's turning back to face the girl.
Ball's in your court now, Margaret.]