[She shakes her head, like she's reevaluating what she was going to say.]
I think... it's okay to not know exactly what you want. But if there's a part of you that wants to reach out, then I think you should consider it. You never know when you might not have the chance anymore...
[At that, Maya blinks like she's been snapped out of whatever thoughts she had been wrapped up in, looking a little like a deer caught in the headlights.]
O-Oh. No, it's-- ["nothing" is what she's about to say, but there's a pause before the words leave her lips. It's not something she's used to talking about, but Yamato has already shared some personal details of his own, so the least she could do is provide a bit of context here.]
It's just... My dad's not around anymore, so it's always a little sad to see when someone doesn't get along with their parents.
[ He's met people with horrible fathers, but he's never met one with a father who simply isn't around anymore. It makes him feel pretty bad about complaining about his dad so much, now, and his expression softens, mellows out when he looks at her again. ]
...Sorry, Maya. I'm sorry for bringing it up. We don't have to keep talking about it.
[ That's going to make him think for a bit, that's for sure. ]
[There's a moment where she looks a little taken aback by the apology, but she tries for a reassuring smile in response. It might not be as bright as her usual ones, but it is sincere.]
No, don't worry about it! It's been a long time, so it's not a big deal, really. Besides, I was the one asking about your dad in the first place... You don't have anything to apologize for.
[She's not really used to unloading her concerns on other people, but that doesn't mean she doesn't understand and appreciate the sentiment. Maybe one day...?!]
Thanks for the offer. But that goes both ways, too--if you're ever having a rough time, I can lend an ear! We have to help each other out at times like these.
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[She shakes her head, like she's reevaluating what she was going to say.]
I think... it's okay to not know exactly what you want. But if there's a part of you that wants to reach out, then I think you should consider it. You never know when you might not have the chance anymore...
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Did something happen with your family? Sorry, it's just - you sound like you're speaking from experience.
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O-Oh. No, it's-- ["nothing" is what she's about to say, but there's a pause before the words leave her lips. It's not something she's used to talking about, but Yamato has already shared some personal details of his own, so the least she could do is provide a bit of context here.]
It's just... My dad's not around anymore, so it's always a little sad to see when someone doesn't get along with their parents.
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...Sorry, Maya. I'm sorry for bringing it up. We don't have to keep talking about it.
[ That's going to make him think for a bit, that's for sure. ]
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No, don't worry about it! It's been a long time, so it's not a big deal, really. Besides, I was the one asking about your dad in the first place... You don't have anything to apologize for.
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Heh...family stuff isn't easy, is it. If you ever need to talk about it, I've been told I'm a good listener.
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Thanks for the offer. But that goes both ways, too--if you're ever having a rough time, I can lend an ear! We have to help each other out at times like these.