[ He says it evenly, his expression never changing. ] I won't lie to you. You asked me not to any more.
[ He takes another drink of his wine, his thoughts a whirl of confusion and anger and fear. He lets himself steady them before he speaks again. ] I don't like that she was able to use you like that. You were helping her, I understand. But I worry that your heart will get you into further trouble. I don't trust these people. I don't think they act with honour. And I wish you wouldn't get caught up in this web.
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[ He says it evenly, his expression never changing. ] I won't lie to you. You asked me not to any more.
[ He takes another drink of his wine, his thoughts a whirl of confusion and anger and fear. He lets himself steady them before he speaks again. ] I don't like that she was able to use you like that. You were helping her, I understand. But I worry that your heart will get you into further trouble. I don't trust these people. I don't think they act with honour. And I wish you wouldn't get caught up in this web.