“But I just know the way he sees me, like I’m a lost little nun he has to protect. Someone who he needs to watch after. And sure, that’s been nice, but after a while, he’ll get bored with that. I see him more with someone like you.” “Strong, brave, able to overlook all his vices and violence to see who he really is?” I nod at her assessment of herself. “Exactly.” “Agreed. He’d need someone who can take her hurt and turn it into something productive. Teach him how to do the same. Someone who can sit in the silence with him long enough that he’s willing to talk. Someone who knows enough about
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