When aren't we completely awkward? [ there's wry amusement and resignation. ] I know? I don't expect you to be suave or whatever and I really don't expect me to be. I just want to know what you want. Keep talking, I paid my dues and it's your turn.

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The weirded out thing kinda hurts but I knew that already. [ may as well be honest. he didn't tense up or anything. ]