[ It has to be only human to be wrong-footed by that response. Ellis blinks at her before he decides to take this very gracious gift and accept the abrupt change in subject to one that makes him feel less like he's collapsing in on himself like a dying star. ]
I don't like that he upset you.
[ The words of a man who doesn't fully grasp what's at stake here. ]
no subject
I don't like that he upset you.
[ The words of a man who doesn't fully grasp what's at stake here. ]
I'm sure if he knew, he would apologize.