… Sorry. It’s just—we were cutting it so close, and we didn’t have anything solid until the very last second… But I put myself down because using anyone else felt like I would’ve been throwing them under the bus.
... [ well, she gets the thought process behind it. but she also hates that. ]
I get it. You wanted to do the right thing, but not knowing what was going on made it hard to do the right thing. And even knowing who was suspected, I can't say any of those options were very good anyway.
I didn't want to put any of their names down, and I didn't want to make anyone else feel like they were being suspected, so I thought it would at least be okay if I put my own in...
We've never really experienced anything like this, so it's hard to say. But it should be temporary since it's just... a responsive measure. To make sure people are holding other people accountable, and they aren't taking responsibility for things that aren't their fault.
[ she squeezes her hand briefly, and she's leading them out of the convenience store and over to a nearby seating area in the cafe for the time being. ]
It's not troubling us. We don't like it when terrible things happen to you guys. Especially because of things like a trial that shouldn't have had to happen at all.
At least this... probably won't happen again. [ unlike all the other awful things! ] Some of the others already know too, so it's probably bound to get out there now.
Of course not. [ it's easier to think about, and also it's a sweet thought. ] If someone were to thank you for kindness, what do you think you would be most surprised by?
I suppose not. I just thought it might be easier, but if you disagree then think about it a different way. Are you particularly good at anything that might help? I've heard about some of the girls in my class baking things as thank you gifts, for example.
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... I just want to know why. I'd like to hear it from you rather than assume things myself.
[ and then she can ask whatever she wants. ]
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Well… If I thought this might happen I would have reconsidered, if it helps.
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I get it. You wanted to do the right thing, but not knowing what was going on made it hard to do the right thing. And even knowing who was suspected, I can't say any of those options were very good anyway.
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I didn't want to put any of their names down, and I didn't want to make anyone else feel like they were being suspected, so I thought it would at least be okay if I put my own in...
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I'm not mad. I'm just worried. It likely won't be like this forever, because it's heaven, but... I'm also not sure how long it will last.
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[ but that answers that. ]
—But it's fine! I'll be okay. It's my fault, so I just have to manage.
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[ the wording is maybe purposeful, so. ]
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It's not troubling us. We don't like it when terrible things happen to you guys. Especially because of things like a trial that shouldn't have had to happen at all.
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[ because it's better than thinking about the alternative. ]
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[ she is not that kind of person. ]