[The way the explanation just...leaves Max's mouth unprompted is a very quick reminder of the situation they're still solidly in right now. And Basil, without really meaning to, pretty much forced Max to admit something she probably wouldn't have otherwise. For a moment he sits there on his knees, wishing he could rewind the last few seconds and say something different, but...
Instead, he shakes his head a little, dropping his gaze so Max doesn't feel like he's staring at her in the dark, gently tugging the gauze so it's wrapped tight enough around her legs before taping it in place.]
N-no...I understand. I...I haven't been back to Sunny's house in a long time.
[He's not sure how he would feel if he had to for any reason. He just...couldn't. And it's a huge reason as to why Sunny and his mother are moving in the first place.]
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Date: 2023-05-10 10:37 pm (UTC)Instead, he shakes his head a little, dropping his gaze so Max doesn't feel like he's staring at her in the dark, gently tugging the gauze so it's wrapped tight enough around her legs before taping it in place.]
N-no...I understand. I...I haven't been back to Sunny's house in a long time.
[He's not sure how he would feel if he had to for any reason. He just...couldn't. And it's a huge reason as to why Sunny and his mother are moving in the first place.]
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to...bring it up.