[ Using his first name. That's cheating. Reluctantly, he opens his mouth. ]
I...
[ You can do it, Valmont. That thing. The one you've been practicing when no one was listening. You got this. ]
I... apologize. [ His mouth twists as the words come out, but at least they're clear, and apparently sincerely meant. Now, was that so hard? (Yes. It was.) ]
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I...
[ You can do it, Valmont. That thing. The one you've been practicing when no one was listening. You got this. ]
I... apologize. [ His mouth twists as the words come out, but at least they're clear, and apparently sincerely meant. Now, was that so hard? (Yes. It was.) ]