["It won't change anything," etc., etc.. But even he can't deny the truth when he's the one who's thrown it in her face.
[There are people from home arriving in this place now, and Aubrey knows too much. He needs to keep her close. Never mind the fact that disposing of her is also, potentially, an option. For whatever reason, it won't cross his mind.]
[A pause. God, that admission would’ve been rich just a few short moments ago. It’s strange to realize she genuinely doesn’t care either way, now.]
[Actually, there’s just a little leftover smugness. Because if she’s more afraid than him… maybe she hasn’t completely drowned yet. Stupid as that is to cling to, doesn’t change anything either way, all that.]
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["It won't change anything," etc., etc.. But even he can't deny the truth when he's the one who's thrown it in her face.
[There are people from home arriving in this place now, and Aubrey knows too much. He needs to keep her close. Never mind the fact that disposing of her is also, potentially, an option. For whatever reason, it won't cross his mind.]
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[A pause. God, that admission would’ve been rich just a few short moments ago. It’s strange to realize she genuinely doesn’t care either way, now.]
[Actually, there’s just a little leftover smugness. Because if she’s more afraid than him… maybe she hasn’t completely drowned yet. Stupid as that is to cling to, doesn’t change anything either way, all that.]
Sounds like a you problem.
[Something to deal with later.]