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Originally Posted by magic_gathering2001 Illiana pulls back awkwardly, and with little strength. She had seen it coming, his advance, but she obviously hadn't prepared herself well enough. So instead of the careful letdown she had planned beforehand, letting him know again that she didn't share his feelings, she murmered an obviously false and awkward excuse, "I really have to get ready to leave. I can't do this..." She trails off, wishing that would actually forestall him. |
Derrick tried to pull her back. "Illiana, please," he said. He stopped and let his hand drop into his lap. "I'm sorry. I don't want this to be bad." He looked away. "Look, just come back safe, okay. And don't take too long - I'll miss you."