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There's a brief moment's pause—and then, with a slightly shaky smile, Marlowe gives you a nod.

"I totally understand. It's—I mean, it's—I can't say I won't miss you—but I really get why it's too hard. I just hope things are all good for you. Yeah. I hope things are good." Meeting your eyes, they give you a smile—but at the same time, they bite slightly at their lip.

"I was just thinking—obviously we've both been busy lately, and I would never expect us to spend all of our time together. But I was just thinking that because, y'know, I've only really seen you a couple of times over the past few days—is…is everything okay? I mean—I guess what I just wanted to ask was—is this still what you want? Do you still want to keep seeing each other?"

You think for a moment, and you realize that while you have seen a little of each other, there have been times when you've been more apart than together. Of course, it's only normal not to see each other all of the time—but Marlowe's question stirs something in you. Is this definitely what you want?

Going forward—knowing how much things might be about to change—is Marlowe still the person you want to be with?