[That gives her another pause. Her hands clasped together, fingers intertwined; a nervous and shy habit of hers.]
I wouldn't mind that. I'm just worried that maybe...
[You won't always be here.
She can't say it aloud. Ai just knows she gets attached too easily, too emotionally invested in the people she becomes involved with for better or worse. Before she was on the other end of the spectrum, too scared to let anything loose, too scared to even stand up for herself, and passive to the point of stubbornness.
It's so difficult to find a balance. But she'll try in this case. So she stops herself from trying to deny any help and instead, nods.]
We'll see. If I need help, I'll definitely ask you.
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I wouldn't mind that. I'm just worried that maybe...
[You won't always be here.
She can't say it aloud. Ai just knows she gets attached too easily, too emotionally invested in the people she becomes involved with for better or worse. Before she was on the other end of the spectrum, too scared to let anything loose, too scared to even stand up for herself, and passive to the point of stubbornness.
It's so difficult to find a balance. But she'll try in this case. So she stops herself from trying to deny any help and instead, nods.]
We'll see. If I need help, I'll definitely ask you.