[He can't stop worrying about it. That isn't something he's ever been able to do, even under normal circumstances. Once the worry creeps in, it's difficult to make it let go.
When she moves forward, he leans back. Everything about this is deeply uncomfortable, but even though she's on a screen he can't help feeling cornered.]
...I can do that. I can write you a poem. ...Sure.
[Maybe he'll have an easier time conveying his concerns that way.]
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[He can't stop worrying about it. That isn't something he's ever been able to do, even under normal circumstances. Once the worry creeps in, it's difficult to make it let go.
When she moves forward, he leans back. Everything about this is deeply uncomfortable, but even though she's on a screen he can't help feeling cornered.]
...I can do that. I can write you a poem. ...Sure.
[Maybe he'll have an easier time conveying his concerns that way.]