[ A surprised huff of not-quite-amusement escapes Derek at that question. Why wouldn't he be glad to meet her in person? It wouldn't have made sense to invite her out if he didn't want to meet her... ]
Yeah, really. I'm not...great at this, either. I haven't made a friend for the sake of making a friend since high school, if that gives you any idea. So, you're not alone in that, at least.
[ He watches her as she struggles to find the words for whatever it is she wants to say next, patient and silent to let her get through it. Empathy crosses his expression and he gives a subtle wave of one hand to dismiss the explanation. ]
Vanya? It's none of my business. When or if you want to work on it, with or without me, that's all you. No explanation needed, seriously. But just...you know. If you want me to try to help, I want to try to help. Just let me know when, if that's the case. If it never is, that's fine. We can still do this, you know?
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Yeah, really. I'm not...great at this, either. I haven't made a friend for the sake of making a friend since high school, if that gives you any idea. So, you're not alone in that, at least.
[ He watches her as she struggles to find the words for whatever it is she wants to say next, patient and silent to let her get through it. Empathy crosses his expression and he gives a subtle wave of one hand to dismiss the explanation. ]
Vanya? It's none of my business. When or if you want to work on it, with or without me, that's all you. No explanation needed, seriously. But just...you know. If you want me to try to help, I want to try to help. Just let me know when, if that's the case. If it never is, that's fine. We can still do this, you know?
[ He gestures toward her coffee. ]
If you want.