[It really does come out of nowhere. So much so that it takes her aback just a bit. As predictably as this whole scene has been playing out, this is the one thing that hasn't. Such direct questions usually aren't their forte, and she doesn't immediately know how to respond.
Because it's the truth, hitting her smack in the face. Her most underlying motivation, brought out into the open. Perhaps he could still read her as well as he once could. Rather than making her nervous, that knowledge is almost... a relief, in some way.
In that moment, she makes a decision to go through with a move of her own that's almost unprecedented, at least by their standards lately. She wills her feet to complete those last few steps, not stopping until she's reached the edge of the bed where he's still sitting. There's barely a moment's hesitation before she takes a seat next to him, a hand reaching for one of his.
would I ever lie to you? :(
Because it's the truth, hitting her smack in the face. Her most underlying motivation, brought out into the open. Perhaps he could still read her as well as he once could. Rather than making her nervous, that knowledge is almost... a relief, in some way.
In that moment, she makes a decision to go through with a move of her own that's almost unprecedented, at least by their standards lately. She wills her feet to complete those last few steps, not stopping until she's reached the edge of the bed where he's still sitting. There's barely a moment's hesitation before she takes a seat next to him, a hand reaching for one of his.
Then, gently:]
You're not responsible.