( It's not, but, her chiding tone is what he needed to hear in this moment. She was upset with him. Perhaps, Maiya even understood that she was the cause of his anguish.
He's still not giving her direct contact, his eyes focusing instead on the wall, but his hand does remain atop hers, giving it a gentle squeeze. It was the most he could do without offering a straightforward apology. )
I've not been well, Maiya. ( He's not about to elaborate. ) But it is alright with me.
( His guilt for her shouldn't change his feelings on the matter. Or at least, that's what made sense to him. )
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He's still not giving her direct contact, his eyes focusing instead on the wall, but his hand does remain atop hers, giving it a gentle squeeze. It was the most he could do without offering a straightforward apology. )
I've not been well, Maiya. ( He's not about to elaborate. ) But it is alright with me.
( His guilt for her shouldn't change his feelings on the matter. Or at least, that's what made sense to him. )