You're right. It's...better to own what you've done, and pray for a better outcome next time. I think that's what I'll do here.
But I need a little time...if that's okay. Please understand, it's very difficult to want to go out on my own and
um.
i don't think i want to for a while. i'll stay in, until i absolutely need to go out.
[Until he needs to facilitate whatever he and Atem are planning. But that's not something Beat needs to know, and in fact it'll take some time before Ryou's over this.
He's too scared of being weakened and taken advantage of, or being snuck up on by someone who intends to harm him. He might forgive Beat eventually, but that won't remove the harm done.]
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But I need a little time...if that's okay. Please understand, it's very difficult to want to go out on my own and
um.
i don't think i want to for a while. i'll stay in, until i absolutely need to go out.
[Until he needs to facilitate whatever he and Atem are planning. But that's not something Beat needs to know, and in fact it'll take some time before Ryou's over this.
He's too scared of being weakened and taken advantage of, or being snuck up on by someone who intends to harm him. He might forgive Beat eventually, but that won't remove the harm done.]