[they stare at the hyacinths for a moment or two before accepting them.]
...you had nothing to do with - that. And I do not believe there is anything you could apologize for that I would blame you for. [their voice softens a little.] But... all the same, I do appreciate it.
[a beat, before they glance at their surroundings. their eyes linger on a shadow cast by some of the flowers.]
Don't - don't expect me to apologize for anything, ever. [but as they're insisting upon this, they pick a few more flowers - yellow roses, agrimony, and a few chervil flowers, and bundle them up with a few of the purple hyacinths.] That isn't the sort of thing I do.
[and then they hold the small bouquet out to him.]
no subject
...
[they stare at the hyacinths for a moment or two before accepting them.]
...you had nothing to do with - that. And I do not believe there is anything you could apologize for that I would blame you for. [their voice softens a little.] But... all the same, I do appreciate it.
[a beat, before they glance at their surroundings. their eyes linger on a shadow cast by some of the flowers.]
Don't - don't expect me to apologize for anything, ever. [but as they're insisting upon this, they pick a few more flowers - yellow roses, agrimony, and a few chervil flowers, and bundle them up with a few of the purple hyacinths.] That isn't the sort of thing I do.
[and then they hold the small bouquet out to him.]