He notices what seems to him to be hesitation when she takes his arm, but that's understandable. She might be looking for someone else in his eyes, might prefer to hold onto someone safe and not a stranger. But he offers himself as a substitute -- he can't do anything about how he makes up for or falls short of who she expects, but he'll continue to do his best to treat her well.
He brightens a little at the mention of having to take his medicine. Apparently this is as liquored up as he's allowed to get while he's here.
"Well, that's something to look forward to," he murmurs as they head on their way.
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He brightens a little at the mention of having to take his medicine. Apparently this is as liquored up as he's allowed to get while he's here.
"Well, that's something to look forward to," he murmurs as they head on their way.