[She stays quiet for a few long moments, if only to let his words sink in. There's a cautious relief in hearing how unnatural it all was - that it wasn't him. It couldn't have been him.
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Thank you for telling me.
I remember seeing your hand. How you were reacting to everything, how you wouldn't respond... it never seemed like it was you. It felt like you'd become some sort of machine instead.
I know you would never hurt either of us on your own intentions. Not without a purpose. If you say you had no purpose other than to act, then I believe you.
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Thank you for telling me.
I remember seeing your hand. How you were reacting to everything, how you wouldn't respond... it never seemed like it was you. It felt like you'd become some sort of machine instead.
I know you would never hurt either of us on your own intentions. Not without a purpose. If you say you had no purpose other than to act, then I believe you.
Please know that I forgive you, John.