[That's a response. It's not a negative response, but neither is it a positive one. Instead of getting a weight off Gershom's chest, it just makes him more anxious.]
Yes. So. Um.
[What does he do now? He had more prepared, he's pretty sure, but all his words have fled his mouth. He shrinks into himself, wrapping an arm around his torso.]
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Yes. So. Um.
[What does he do now? He had more prepared, he's pretty sure, but all his words have fled his mouth. He shrinks into himself, wrapping an arm around his torso.]
...I-I hope that doesn't bother you?