[he can't really promise she didn't get possessed or do something under some kind of influence, but he wouldn't really consider that her doing it even if that's what happened.]
[he does think it wouldn't really be her, even if something was using her body - he's not promising anything other than that. either way, he gives her hand a squeeze.]
Of course. [...] For what it's worth, I also think it's unlikely you'd bring up the possibility if something had actually happened.
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[ she's quiet for a bit, and then: ]
What if I killed her again?
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[gentle, as he tries to catch her eye]
One thing I know for certain is that you didn't.
[he can't really promise she didn't get possessed or do something under some kind of influence, but he wouldn't really consider that her doing it even if that's what happened.]
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How can you know...?
[ she meets his eye, but still seems troubled ]
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[ quietly: ]
Thanks, Rupert.
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Of course. [...] For what it's worth, I also think it's unlikely you'd bring up the possibility if something had actually happened.
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Really? But if I did, I wouldn't remember it...
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[ unless....? ]
Are you okay, Rupert? She's your friend too.