[How many times has he had it drilled into his skull to avoid her? Don't go near her, don't speak with her, act cold - they were all things that went against his personality and yet he had to for her sake. If she found out his secret...then what? Would she discard him? Hate him? Hurt herself or even him? It isn't his side that she wants to be near, but she doesn't know that.]
Will you give me a little bit of time to think about it, Arietta? It won't be long, but I do need to think.
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Will you give me a little bit of time to think about it, Arietta? It won't be long, but I do need to think.