I probably ought to stop feeling sorry for myself and start working on that as well. [He finally takes a sip of his tea. Though this is part of the problem; he hasn't been able to properly concentrate on something so detailed as reconstructing furniture. Maybe later.]
Thank you. For the offer. [He smiles, a little regret in the expression.] But I probably ought not to ask anything of you. I've already caused you a great deal of trouble this eve.
[He knows, that a deep line has been drawn in the sand, so to speak. He can feel it. He hopes to draw people over to his side, but getting them in trouble over such a small thing as furniture is not the way to accomplish that task.]
[Action, October 4/5]
I probably ought to stop feeling sorry for myself and start working on that as well. [He finally takes a sip of his tea. Though this is part of the problem; he hasn't been able to properly concentrate on something so detailed as reconstructing furniture. Maybe later.]
Thank you. For the offer. [He smiles, a little regret in the expression.] But I probably ought not to ask anything of you. I've already caused you a great deal of trouble this eve.
[He knows, that a deep line has been drawn in the sand, so to speak. He can feel it. He hopes to draw people over to his side, but getting them in trouble over such a small thing as furniture is not the way to accomplish that task.]