[ Awkwardly, Llewellyn ducked his head slightly as he realized how his idea had been taken. ] I… No, of course not. I’m… sorry if it sounded that way. I simply wondered if this place might present new opportunities for you to do so that you might not have had before… But it seems I was mistaken and… I still have more to understand. [ And he felt terrible for having made the mistake, seeing the look on his friend’s face. It had been a while since he stuck his foot in his mouth, so perhaps he’d been due for it… But he still wished he hadn’t.

He offered a small, apologetic shrug. ] It’s why I think you should both at least try to talk before someone makes a decision… You both deserve it.

[ As she moved to get up, Llewellyn shook his head and pushed himself to his feet as well. Not wanting to chase her out because of his stupid mouth. ] You haven’t taken up much of my time at all, and… I never think of it as a problem or a waste of time to spend with a friend… Even if I don’t always understand a situation as well as I should.

[ He added with an apologetic expression, he wouldn’t stop her from going… But he wanted her to at least know that much. ]