[His voice goes much quieter as he says it. Victoria had been afraid as well, although it'd been for different reasons. And in the end she'd left, even despite his trying to convince her to stay. There's only so long that he can try and do something like that again - and after that, he's wondering if maybe it's better he stops trying.]
That's why I'm asking you to keep an eye on her for now. Maybe it's better I stay away for a bit.
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[His voice goes much quieter as he says it. Victoria had been afraid as well, although it'd been for different reasons. And in the end she'd left, even despite his trying to convince her to stay. There's only so long that he can try and do something like that again - and after that, he's wondering if maybe it's better he stops trying.]
That's why I'm asking you to keep an eye on her for now. Maybe it's better I stay away for a bit.