[There's a quiet patience as she watches the emotions flit across his face. Of course, she's aware--as much as she wishes otherwise, one conversation wouldn't be enough to instantly counter a notion that seems so deeply ingrained that its roots have hollowed him out from the inside. Even so, she wants to think that he hasn't entirely given up if he's trying to grapple with her words instead of dismissing them immediately.
As such, when he makes that small concession, she gives him a warm smile and a small fistpump in response.]
Of course! And I'll be counting on you, too. We're in this together, after all.
[And even if there was the possibility she would regret this in the future, well. She also knows she'd regret it now if she didn't at least try to help.]
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As such, when he makes that small concession, she gives him a warm smile and a small fistpump in response.]
Of course! And I'll be counting on you, too. We're in this together, after all.
[And even if there was the possibility she would regret this in the future, well. She also knows she'd regret it now if she didn't at least try to help.]