[ it really is disgusting, and gabriel isn't sure how to handle that entirely. ]
I think you think that about everyone, which isn't really so bad. ] ... mixed messages, mostly. For some of you, I think it's working. For others of you, I don't know if you really care about trying. And a third option, with everything happening I'm wondering how many people might see it as a moot point because everything's falling apart.
[ none of those are wrong answers and they're trying to be neutral about it, but judging by their tone and the awkward body language they do feel a certain Way about these things. ]
[ . . . hmmm. yves at least doesn't seem to take the tone or awkward body language any which way, even as he nods along because he thinks the assessment is fair ]
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Of course you have an interesting story. Every time we meet, I get to know you a little better, and that's my favorite part.
[ oh the sincerity is disgusting ]
What've you been thinking then? About whether or not this is working?
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I think you think that about everyone, which isn't really so bad. ] ... mixed messages, mostly. For some of you, I think it's working. For others of you, I don't know if you really care about trying. And a third option, with everything happening I'm wondering how many people might see it as a moot point because everything's falling apart.
[ none of those are wrong answers and they're trying to be neutral about it, but judging by their tone and the awkward body language they do feel a certain Way about these things. ]
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And... what would you have liked to see?
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until i get a mem toountil they find an exit, so. ]Of course I want to see you all succeed and get what you want. What's the point of struggling like this if you can't make things better in the end?
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... you have a kind heart, Gabriel.
Thank you for wanting to believe in us, even when things have been this difficult. I'm sorry if the disappointment can be hard to sit with.
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I'm used to disappointment, Yves. This isn't close to my threshold, so... don't worry. I'm not giving up on you guys yet.
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I'm sure you're not.
... but I think that takes a strength of its own sort too. So I want to show my gratitude, you know?
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