[She's grateful for the Bookworm, it pulls her away from the conversation for a split second. Blinking at it, she nuzzles it back before looking to Monty.]
I don't know. What do you think would be better for us? Not just me - us.
[Monty knows what he wants to say... but it's probably not the right thing.]
In truth, I would bury the whole affair and never speak of it or think on it again. But I know that is not possible. Perhaps... an agreement to revisit what would be best for us each month? That way we continue to talk, but if we come to a point where we decide it is no longer necessary, we'll have the chance to come to that decision together.
Then let's try. [He nods before picking up a pair of Bookworms and setting them atop her head. It's perhaps very silly given the serious discussion topics, but he wants to break some of the tension. One of them tries to curl around her ear for purchase.]
Shall I fetch a book and we can read to them for a bit?
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I don't know. What do you think would be better for us? Not just me - us.
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In truth, I would bury the whole affair and never speak of it or think on it again. But I know that is not possible. Perhaps... an agreement to revisit what would be best for us each month? That way we continue to talk, but if we come to a point where we decide it is no longer necessary, we'll have the chance to come to that decision together.
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Mm... that might be a good idea. We could give it a try, at least.
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Shall I fetch a book and we can read to them for a bit?
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Then she can't help but smile a little, because this is really ridiculous.]
I think that's a wonderful idea.