"nevertheless, i feel as though i have long overstayed." he cast a glance away from her, very aware of the whispers that followed him through the corridors.
"it is better that way — ͏ staying distant."
͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏— ͏ 𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏 .
❛ I think this reluctance has to do with your father. . . not you. Everyone is distant. ❜
She replies, not looking at him, just staring into the distance, drinking her tea.
"i can't say i feel particularly welcome here." there is a sharpness to his tone.
