[ They're strangers, yet here Angela is, trying to comfort him all the same. He glances down at their clasped hands and squeezes back briefly before pulling away.
He's not sure if it makes him feel better or worse to hear that Angela's situation isn't so different from his own. She hasn't been able to meet up with her old friends, and that's likely something that's been going on for years, so is he in any position to complain?
All the same, he nods in understanding, face pinching apologetically. ]
I know this is risky too, so... thank you, for being willing to help me.
[ He sends what he hopes is a casual look over his shoulder. ]
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He's not sure if it makes him feel better or worse to hear that Angela's situation isn't so different from his own. She hasn't been able to meet up with her old friends, and that's likely something that's been going on for years, so is he in any position to complain?
All the same, he nods in understanding, face pinching apologetically. ]
I know this is risky too, so... thank you, for being willing to help me.
[ He sends what he hopes is a casual look over his shoulder. ]
Should we get outta here?