[It means that he feels as though things between Priscilla and himself are more strained than ever, and while a part of him is troubled by this, there is a large part that asked for it to happen as well.]
[It also means that while he feels he is a large part of her problem, she probably needs the time away from him as much as he needs the time away from her. But haven't they spent enough time away from one another? Is more time apart a good idea, even if it is to regroup?]
[In his case he wants to become less dependent upon her.]
[In hers . . . ?]
It means that I am not sure how to help you with your situation, or if the responsibility should even fall to me to try. There are certain things we must figure out on our own, even if they are difficult.
[There is a momentary flash of anger in those golden eyes before, just as quickly as it appeared, it vanishes. Like it has been shut completely off.]
[Isley says nothing as he comes back to the Forge and picks it up. He watches her image onscreen, the way she pushes her hair back behind her ear, the contrast of its pale golden color against her pale as porcelain skin.]
[And he detaches himself from it.]
Very well.
[He'll at least let you be the one to sever the connection this time.]
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[It also means that while he feels he is a large part of her problem, she probably needs the time away from him as much as he needs the time away from her. But haven't they spent enough time away from one another? Is more time apart a good idea, even if it is to regroup?]
[In his case he wants to become less dependent upon her.]
[In hers . . . ?]
It means that I am not sure how to help you with your situation, or if the responsibility should even fall to me to try. There are certain things we must figure out on our own, even if they are difficult.
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Mm.
I didn't ask you for help.
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I'm not sure how else to respond, you see.
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[...]
In fact, I think I'm about done.
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[He hadn't meant to instigate anything.]
. . . All right.
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I said I can't keep fighting you. And I can't. So I won't.
[She pushes her hair back, behind her ear.]
I'm going to go.
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[Isley says nothing as he comes back to the Forge and picks it up. He watches her image onscreen, the way she pushes her hair back behind her ear, the contrast of its pale golden color against her pale as porcelain skin.]
[And he detaches himself from it.]
Very well.
[He'll at least let you be the one to sever the connection this time.]
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[and... disconnect.]