Jack silently went to get a broom and dustpan to clean up the shattered mug.
No promises, no lies: He respected it, but he wasn't sure what else he had to offer.
Better to do some housework.
At some length, he finally managed: "You're right, of course. I've been reading enough the last few days to know you're right about all of it. But saying we'll do what we can sounds like we've given up already."
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Date: 2011-11-30 03:31 pm (UTC)No promises, no lies: He respected it, but he wasn't sure what else he had to offer.
Better to do some housework.
At some length, he finally managed: "You're right, of course. I've been reading enough the last few days to know you're right about all of it. But saying we'll do what we can sounds like we've given up already."