Mm, that makes sense. It still sucks, but I get it. I'm... glad you're taking it easier, though.
[The hesitation is probably natural; Lisa hasn't figured out how to slow down yet, and even if she had, she might not do it anyway. Sam's visible and audible concern - for her, how strange - makes her question that gut feeling just a little. Sam reminding her they're supposed to be friends makes her question it a little more.]
I... I probably shouldn't. But I got so... [She's trying to be a little less open about why she is the way she is unprompted, so she takes a second to gather her thoughts; the look on her face while she does it is sour.] ...used to not asking for help that I kind of forget I can do that, without having to hit rock bottom first. And I'd feel bad about taking up your free time when you already have so little of it...
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[The hesitation is probably natural; Lisa hasn't figured out how to slow down yet, and even if she had, she might not do it anyway. Sam's visible and audible concern - for her, how strange - makes her question that gut feeling just a little. Sam reminding her they're supposed to be friends makes her question it a little more.]
I... I probably shouldn't. But I got so... [She's trying to be a little less open about why she is the way she is unprompted, so she takes a second to gather her thoughts; the look on her face while she does it is sour.] ...used to not asking for help that I kind of forget I can do that, without having to hit rock bottom first. And I'd feel bad about taking up your free time when you already have so little of it...