MORE IC THREADINGS

[onlyoneof]

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[skepticalities]

But if we don't, then you probably won't let it go, so . . . might as well.

[onlyoneof]

No, it really is fine. I have to be on a very specific mood in order to avoid being nervous about it and... [wait. Stops.]

...

And the truth effect is still on.

[skepticalities]

. . . then maybe now is the best time for it.

[onlyoneof]

You want me to be nervous about it?

[skepticalities]

It evens things out for me.

[onlyoneof]

It puts you at an obvious advantage.

[skepticalities]

I'm nervous too, okay?

[onlyoneof]

But you're more experienced.

[skepticalities]

. . .

[onlyoneof]

... god. This whole thing is ridiculous. If we could have it here it wouldn't be a big deal at all.

[skepticalities]

I have to wonder — if that were possible from the start, would things be different between us?

[onlyoneof]

Yeah, most likely.

[skepticalities]

. . . yeah. Okay.

[onlyoneof]

We'd have had sex last December and probably avoided anything resembling meaningful conversation.

[skepticalities]

Probably.

[onlyoneof]

I'm looking forward to it, though.

[skepticalities]

I'm sure you are.

[onlyoneof]

...

[skepticalities]

[sighs.]

[onlyoneof]

The thing is, since it's been so long it's become a big deal when it shouldn't be.

[skepticalities]

I'm not that thrilled about it, actually.

[onlyoneof]

That's... sort of hurtful...

[skepticalities]

I'm sorry, it's not— it isn't you.

[onlyoneof]

Even with the truth effect it's hard to believe that not wanting to have sex with me isn't about not wanting to have sex with me.

[skepticalities]

I like you. I just . . .

[pauses, as if he's trying to collect his thoughts.]

There's been a lot of build-up. Like you said, it shouldn't be a big deal but for some reason, it is. But it's just sex.