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Delayed reaction? Maybe. But at least in the end she wasn't shying away. Mal hoped closeness made her feel better. And he'd also hoped she'd have a slightly more focused outlook than that, but really, this was the big problem wasn't it? Simmik had stayed with him, but it was platonic -- how did it seem when Mal ran off to fret about whatever entanglements he had with an array of women and a guy? Again he wondered if somehow he'd caused this. But as to why, he could only answer similarly, I don't know. How did any of this get explained? How could he stop her from being hurt?

When she looked away, He leaned forward a little, like he was looking around to see what she did. Mal leaned towards her a little but wanted her to turn back around. You know I've had a giant pile of bad luck. And yeah, some if it maybe I did cause myself -- hell, I still have to talk to Hua, who knows how that'll turn out. But you -- you haven't done anything wrong. Most people out there aren't monsters, so believing someone is who they say they are isn't crazy. The only one wrong was that guy. That final note was a little accusatory. If Donovan got all snippy, Mal wouldn't have an issue putting him in his place.

In the end, he added, And not everyone leaves. I'm still here, and I'll do all I can to make sure you're safe and happy because that's what you do deserve. Sure, Mal knew he couldn't go filling every void in her life or anything -- and let's be real, Simmik new most of the ugly bits of Mal's choices so far, which probably would make him an even less appealing romantic partner even if he was ever considered -- but what he could do, he'd do. You're not alone, and you'll get through this. It'll just be some dumb memory.