[ He drops his gaze, drinking his coffee in small sips, showing no sign that he's really taking in her reaction, or even her presence. But he can practically feel the energy pouring off her. He knows he's being cowardly. The reality of their situation has sunk in -- and it unnerves him. He clings to distance because it protects him from honest dealings with people. But even he knows that stance is getting a little shopworn. ]
[ At the same time, he's trying to accept his own irresponsibility and irrationality. He slept with her because he needed a painkiller. Because he'd been chasing ghosts for so long he'd gladly accept any substitutions in his life. That's a poor basis to get mixed-up with someone. Especially when it's based on deception and misrepresentation. It takes away your ability to choose. ]
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[ He drops his gaze, drinking his coffee in small sips, showing no sign that he's really taking in her reaction, or even her presence. But he can practically feel the energy pouring off her. He knows he's being cowardly. The reality of their situation has sunk in -- and it unnerves him. He clings to distance because it protects him from honest dealings with people. But even he knows that stance is getting a little shopworn. ]
[ At the same time, he's trying to accept his own irresponsibility and irrationality. He slept with her because he needed a painkiller. Because he'd been chasing ghosts for so long he'd gladly accept any substitutions in his life. That's a poor basis to get mixed-up with someone. Especially when it's based on deception and misrepresentation. It takes away your ability to choose. ]