[The more he speaks, the more Lalli can't stop himself from looking up and just...staring. What was he hearing? He couldn't possibly be hearing what he thinks. It must be something about what a foolish mistake Lalli was making, trying to act like a normal person.
But he watches, and that doesn't look like those words match the sounds he's hearing or the shape of Emil's lips.]
W... What...?
[No. That didn't make any sense. He didn't see Lalli that way -- he even said so! He...
He says Lalli means a lot to him. Even now, he likes him. That assurance, as insane as it was, helps him get his voice out.]
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But he watches, and that doesn't look like those words match the sounds he's hearing or the shape of Emil's lips.]
W... What...?
[No. That didn't make any sense. He didn't see Lalli that way -- he even said so! He...
He says Lalli means a lot to him. Even now, he likes him. That assurance, as insane as it was, helps him get his voice out.]
I don't understand. You're not mad?