[That doesn't really get an answer from him. What he really wants to do is just deny that it happened; pushing it away and not talking about it is about the best he can do right now.
After a moment, though, he turns back to her and spits the question he's been holding in out.]
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After a moment, though, he turns back to her and spits the question he's been holding in out.]
Can I please stay here for a while?