Line 71) I-I—
Talulla cuts the man off, speaking bluntly.
Talulla
Line 72) Just sit and eat.
The man sits next to them on a convenient extra chair at the table, with the eggs Calista prepared right in front of him.
Calista rolls her eyes at him.
Line 73) Calista's inner thoughts: He doesn't deserve my eggs, but I wouldn't want to throw them out. He can be my trash.
The man drops his head down dejectedly, hesitant to eat the eggs.
Talulla questions him judgementfully.
Talulla
Line 74) Do you think it's poisoned or something? Go on and eat already.
The man speaks nervously.
Guy
Line 75) N-no! It's just... I'm sorry...
Talulla and Calista look at each other in confusion, not expecting an apology from the man.
He speaks in a deeply apologetic manner, remorse painted all over his face.
Guy
Line 76) I shouldn't have overreacted back there like that. I sincerely apologize and understand your ladies' frustrations with me.
He elaborates, taking full accountability for his wrongdoings.
Guy
Line 77) I'm sorry for yelling, threatening, and blaming you girls. That was out of line, and I take full responsibility for it.
Guy
Line 78) This isn't an excuse, but I'm struggling to process my existence in this timeline. I apologize for projecting my frustrations onto you two when you ladies aren't the ones at fault. I hope you two can forgive my insolence.
Talulla considers the man's apology, finding it sincere.
She speaks in a reassuring manner, unable to restrain herself when it comes to offering consolation.
Talulla
Line 79) Don't beat yourself up for freaking out. It's quite a valid reaction if I do say so myself. But, if anyone should be sorry, it should be me. I'm the reason you're here. You're not wrong for pointing fingers.
The man speaks insistently, determined for Talulla not to feel guilt.
Guy
Line 80) You didn't know something like this was going to happen. You're not at fault. I shouldn't have said that earlier. I didn't mean it.
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