[ That's awfully brief. They're reassuring words, but in light of his other prompts it's not much. And while it's true, glossing over such a big topic while texting only makes sense, he also recognizes the short reply for what it is--trimming their chat in preparation to end it.
The little knot that's building in his stomach shouldn't be there, not really. This is more conversation than he's gotten out of Lyle in half a lifetime. He should be grateful, especially after checking out the way he did... but it's hard not to get greedy. It's very, very tempting to draw this out as long as possible and grab for whatever he can get.
But that's not how this sort of thing goes, and he knows it. Pushing Lyle has never worked. ]
That's a relief.
I don't know how much else we can really go over in text. So do you mind if I make a request before we sign off?
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The little knot that's building in his stomach shouldn't be there, not really. This is more conversation than he's gotten out of Lyle in half a lifetime. He should be grateful, especially after checking out the way he did... but it's hard not to get greedy. It's very, very tempting to draw this out as long as possible and grab for whatever he can get.
But that's not how this sort of thing goes, and he knows it. Pushing Lyle has never worked. ]
That's a relief.
I don't know how much else we can really go over in text. So do you mind if I make a request before we sign off?