[She should have expected that kind of response. As she turns his words over in her head, she uses her goblet as a means to stall. That's worthy of a very, very long drink.]
We'll find a way.
[It sounds simple, perhaps. A little insensitive of her? She tries not to. Surrender is not something she wants to do. It's not something she's inclined to throw herself to. She must go down fighting.
So too, should he. And if he can't. If he finds that he's unable to, then she will do so for him.]
You might not want to hear that, but I can't give up. I would never forgive myself if I did. I won't ask you to reflect my feelings on that, but I can't listen to you concede so easily.
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We'll find a way.
[It sounds simple, perhaps. A little insensitive of her? She tries not to. Surrender is not something she wants to do. It's not something she's inclined to throw herself to. She must go down fighting.
So too, should he. And if he can't. If he finds that he's unable to, then she will do so for him.]
You might not want to hear that, but I can't give up. I would never forgive myself if I did. I won't ask you to reflect my feelings on that, but I can't listen to you concede so easily.