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[She doesn't know whether to take that as a compliment or not, even though it's clear he meant it as one. She'd always prided herself on not taking things laying down, after all, and here, she--

Well, she kind of had.]

It's easier not to struggle...that's why I always did, if I felt I had to. I was never afraid of what might happen.

But here, it's like...I have a good reason to stick around. [Even after several months, getting another chance to spend time with him again was still like a breath of fresh air...]

And y'know...I'm sure you'll find one, too.

[It just might take time.]