[He's looking at her, of course. He's watching, like he always watches, careful to tailor what he's saying to her reactions. This is how he always interacts with people, except Riley, usually. All of the things he's saying are true, but still . . . he wants to make sure to help, not to hurt. So he's careful.]
[Right up until she starts crying, and then he blinks rapidly in panic.]
Oh. Oh, no. You're crying. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to—
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[Right up until she starts crying, and then he blinks rapidly in panic.]
Oh. Oh, no. You're crying. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to—
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