[He has to admit, it isn't what he wanted to hear even if he offered the choice. Billy's never seemed to need time to think and it hurts a little that he's hesitating now, although he doesn't let it show on his face at all, pulling on all his ability to act like nothing is wrong. He can be upset later, when he can be out of the way somewhere and it won't upset Billy in turn.
But after a moment he pulls his hand back, pretending to adjust the straps of the backpack as an excuse.]
Let me know when you decide, then. I'm pretty sure I'll be around.
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[He has to admit, it isn't what he wanted to hear even if he offered the choice. Billy's never seemed to need time to think and it hurts a little that he's hesitating now, although he doesn't let it show on his face at all, pulling on all his ability to act like nothing is wrong. He can be upset later, when he can be out of the way somewhere and it won't upset Billy in turn.
But after a moment he pulls his hand back, pretending to adjust the straps of the backpack as an excuse.]
Let me know when you decide, then. I'm pretty sure I'll be around.