[ He could say a lot of things. Now you're being responsible? I never thought I'd see the day or something else similarly mocking.
The person he was would have already said it without thinking, because their relationship had simply been comfortable and slightly vitriolic and they could go back and forth endlessly.
But it's changed so much, and they've both changed so much, and it's never been more obvious than it is now. Avery was never really responsible; that had been Ekkehardt's job, well suited to his personality. One running ahead, one following behind; something they'd done even as teenagers.
All of that seems so far away now. ]
If it's truly what you want, I'll go elsewhere.
[ He doesn't look at him. It's the only sign that maybe saying something like that might feel painful. ] But I'd prefer not to leave, if it's all the same to you.
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The person he was would have already said it without thinking, because their relationship had simply been comfortable and slightly vitriolic and they could go back and forth endlessly.
But it's changed so much, and they've both changed so much, and it's never been more obvious than it is now. Avery was never really responsible; that had been Ekkehardt's job, well suited to his personality. One running ahead, one following behind; something they'd done even as teenagers.
All of that seems so far away now. ]
If it's truly what you want, I'll go elsewhere.
[ He doesn't look at him. It's the only sign that maybe saying something like that might feel painful. ] But I'd prefer not to leave, if it's all the same to you.