[Ugh, she must have seen it already. She's calling his name more firmly. But even if he wanted to, he can't tell her what is wrong because he doesn't know. He has no idea who this man is or why he shed a tear.
But he can't just remain silent or she'll inquire further. Still not facing her, he shakes his head.] Seriously, I'm good - [And then he realises he probably said that too quickly. He needs to back it up.].....Whoever the guy was, it was a long time ago. [So it shouldn't matter, right?
And then he stops, realising that he wasn't technically lying. After all, it's true he doesn't know who this man is.]
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But he can't just remain silent or she'll inquire further. Still not facing her, he shakes his head.] Seriously, I'm good - [And then he realises he probably said that too quickly. He needs to back it up.].....Whoever the guy was, it was a long time ago. [So it shouldn't matter, right?
And then he stops, realising that he wasn't technically lying. After all, it's true he doesn't know who this man is.]