[He answers before he even has a chance to properly think. Always quicker to speak with his heart than his own self-doubting mind. But now that he's outright said it, walking it back would just cause more frustration.]
[With a grumble, he drags a hand down his face.]
I don't...want you to stay out of my life, Zelda. I'm just not...good with this sort of thing. I actually really like spending time with and working with you.
[But there's something else and Darin's not sure he can put it off any longer. If Zelda is so dead set on understanding him then...]
...There's...a reason. A reason why I try and push people away. Do you mind if we sit...?
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[He answers before he even has a chance to properly think. Always quicker to speak with his heart than his own self-doubting mind. But now that he's outright said it, walking it back would just cause more frustration.]
[With a grumble, he drags a hand down his face.]
I don't...want you to stay out of my life, Zelda. I'm just not...good with this sort of thing. I actually really like spending time with and working with you.
[But there's something else and Darin's not sure he can put it off any longer. If Zelda is so dead set on understanding him then...]
...There's...a reason. A reason why I try and push people away. Do you mind if we sit...?