[That kind of hurts, although Ceodore's resisting the urge to wince. Tough it out and bear it. What he can't control is the sigh and him being brutally honest with her]
Selphie I don't want to pity you. I want to help you. I want to protect you. But I can't do that if you won't ever let me.
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Selphie I don't want to pity you. I want to help you. I want to protect you. But I can't do that if you won't ever let me.