Firefly Ravine Bittersweet Berries and Stinging Nettles

Ignoring the initial response, he focused on the second comment. Whether he wanted to admit it or not, those words were nice to hear.

"I thought you were taking pity on me more than anything, but no, the sudden leap forwards didn't help my mood."

He felt a slight twinge of guilt. He hadn't exactly been understanding that night.