He smiles gently. "I have no problem accepting your apology. I do, and I appreciate that you were willing to give it.
However, though I may accept your apology, I do not accept that you should feel guilty over what happened." There was a considered and pointed pause. "You will anyway, of course. We both know that. And that's fine. As long as you know that that is a reflex, and that despite what it may tell you, you are not at fault." This part of the conversation was familiar, almost comfortable - they'd had it before, and worse.
However, he knew he was not prepared for the conversation they would have next - it was completely unfamiliar territory, both for him in general and especially for them in specific. They'd pretty much always known there was an attraction between them, ever since the memory event around Christmas last year. However, that is one conversation they have never spoken - and now, both against their will but also not, it had been taken to the next level.
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However, though I may accept your apology, I do not accept that you should feel guilty over what happened." There was a considered and pointed pause. "You will anyway, of course. We both know that. And that's fine. As long as you know that that is a reflex, and that despite what it may tell you, you are not at fault." This part of the conversation was familiar, almost comfortable - they'd had it before, and worse.
However, he knew he was not prepared for the conversation they would have next - it was completely unfamiliar territory, both for him in general and especially for them in specific. They'd pretty much always known there was an attraction between them, ever since the memory event around Christmas last year. However, that is one conversation they have never spoken - and now, both against their will but also not, it had been taken to the next level.