[ Pause. He chews his lip for a moment, then sighs. ]
This isn't to info dump on you, I swear, it's just. It's had some unfortunate side effects and those are the reason I haven't dated for a long time. I've tried to sort myself out first, but I'm getting to the point where I -- it'll have to get better as part of a process, I think.
[ He leans forward on his elbows a bit, waving one hand loosely to indicate Jamie, then himself. ]
I just don't want you to be that process without knowing what you could be getting yourself into. I want you to have the chance to say no.
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I know.
[ Pause. He chews his lip for a moment, then sighs. ]
This isn't to info dump on you, I swear, it's just. It's had some unfortunate side effects and those are the reason I haven't dated for a long time. I've tried to sort myself out first, but I'm getting to the point where I -- it'll have to get better as part of a process, I think.
[ He leans forward on his elbows a bit, waving one hand loosely to indicate Jamie, then himself. ]
I just don't want you to be that process without knowing what you could be getting yourself into. I want you to have the chance to say no.