[ At first, the way he moves on and goes about searching for something, she thinks he must be dismissing her words entirely. It’s not unusual for him, but it does get a huff out of her!

Except, he retrieves her note, and begins reciting it— and it may have been rather funny, except he’s actually paid her some consideration in doing so! Her cheeks are flushed with happiness, a hopeful smile plucking at the corners of her mouth! ]

I do, yes. As many have suspected before me, I very well may have led myself down a path of destruction without you. You’ve proven to be much more reliable and self-sufficient - but behind those sturdy walls that you’ve built, you’re lonely, Will - and I’d like to think that I stir something within you. You’ve been quite resistant to my efforts at tearing down those blockades, but I’m content to keep doing so - brick by brick, if I must.