[ Why on earth would he run away? He doesn't feel the need. He doesn't run away from his problems. ... He tries to fix them. And if he can't do that, he does his best to deal with them.
A moment's pause. ]
... There's something I need to show you. But you have to promise me you won't freak out or anything, alright?
[ ... Not that he thinks she'll flip out, but... well. Just in case. ]
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A moment's pause. ]
... There's something I need to show you. But you have to promise me you won't freak out or anything, alright?
[ ... Not that he thinks she'll flip out, but... well. Just in case. ]