"For what it's worth, I do understand." He gazes out at the party, and at Crow specifically, milling about.
Briefly, Crow turns to look at them, but he looks away. He can't not know what's happening, but he can still try to respect their privacy.
"I look at him, and I wonder how I end up becoming him. He seems to have it all figured out. I know he's not perfect, and I know he struggles, too, but he's good at hiding it."
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"But I know it must be harder for you. Yet... I was the one who acted as bait so that the others could hack you. Crow only came to make sure everyone was safe. Shouldn't you hate me, too?"
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Briefly, Crow turns to look at them, but he looks away. He can't not know what's happening, but he can still try to respect their privacy.
"I look at him, and I wonder how I end up becoming him. He seems to have it all figured out. I know he's not perfect, and I know he struggles, too, but he's good at hiding it."
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"But I know it must be harder for you. Yet... I was the one who acted as bait so that the others could hack you. Crow only came to make sure everyone was safe. Shouldn't you hate me, too?"