[ Her response is short, and she backs away a little, fixing her gaze to the floor. Annette places both of her hands on her knees and exhales. She knew the answer was coming, and yet ... hearing it has kind of taken her breath away.
Why did she feel a lump in her throat all of a sudden? She had to remind herself that this wasn't the Felix from her home. The one she knew. And this particular Felix has followed a different path, as she did.
That's okay. She's glad for that. She's glad for him. If he's happy here then - that's enough. She's just ... selfishly a bit sad for herself. ]
I guess I'm just a little surprised, but I'm glad you're happy. [ don't cry, Annette - whatever you do. Don't cry. ]
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[ Her response is short, and she backs away a little, fixing her gaze to the floor. Annette places both of her hands on her knees and exhales. She knew the answer was coming, and yet ... hearing it has kind of taken her breath away.
Why did she feel a lump in her throat all of a sudden? She had to remind herself that this wasn't the Felix from her home. The one she knew. And this particular Felix has followed a different path, as she did.
That's okay. She's glad for that. She's glad for him. If he's happy here then - that's enough. She's just ... selfishly a bit sad for herself. ]
I guess I'm just a little surprised, but I'm glad you're happy. [ don't cry, Annette - whatever you do. Don't cry. ]