[Teddy had lifted his hand away for a second as a result, only to smile again, with relief this time, and lower his hand to his hair again. Here he thought he might have said the completely wrong thing, but... it's good to see him smiling after what they talked about.]
Why not? Your brain loves me so much and all, it ought to listen to me, too.
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Why not? Your brain loves me so much and all, it ought to listen to me, too.