[it's true that she would spend the rest of week spiraling if he didn't acknowledge it now, so this is really for the best. but that doesn't mean she isn't spiraling a bit now. she shakes her head, furrowing her eyebrows, biting her lip.]
No, no, that's... [a quick glance.] ... You're not scared?
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No, no, that's... [a quick glance.] ... You're not scared?