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[ A wince as she takes his hand again. He might look a bit surprised and anxious at her actions. He didn't mean to treat her like that or come off as being that way. He certainly didn't mean to insult. ] I-I know. I-I didn't mean it like that. [ he's sorry. He really doesn't know what to say though. ] I-I didn't mean to-to insult you in such a way.

[ Another wince. ] I-I know. [ And he will try. Because he doesn't want to die again. He doesn't want to die by shift hunters or anyone else again. But how many times has anyone ever changed their fate completely and utterly? ]