In my experience, most people may not know the specifics, but they know how it feels. Especially when it comes to choosing sides and fighting for what you believe in.
Until someone from your world comes along, you might find some solace in that. I know I have.
[ -- part of her wishes clint was caught up. but then, part of her would rather he never have to live through what happens. it'll wreck him. she knows it will. she's witnessed it on the nine'o'clock news. ]
That's because I'm not. [ she could almost smile. ] Clint prefers to think I'm from some bad-ending version of the world, though. A lot of mental acrobatics to reconcile the fact that I don't lie.
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Until someone from your world comes along, you might find some solace in that. I know I have.
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You're right. Of course you're right.
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I just want you to feel less confused. If there's anything I can do, let me know.
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You've never struck me as a lying type.
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At least neither of you have to deal with the consequences here. Beyond his mental aerobics.