[ Jesse goes quiet. Stunned, utterly taken off-guard silence. If Anne could see him via video feed right now, she would see Jesse has gone a little pale, too. ]
I, um... [ Sounding suddenly distant from how stunned he is. ] Y-Yeah, there's not... not enough time to...
[ He trails off and swallows. That's something not many people know about him. At all. Definitely not something he talks about openly with just anyone.
[ She doesn't need a video to know she somehow struck a nerve...that or something's suddenly happened where he is. Concern overpowers her thought for further suggestions, so she halts her tongue on that specific matter. ]
I am certain she would appreciate any gift you have considered, as you know her better than I. If there is little time as you say, then I have concerns of my own, such as manner of dress. I cannot wear this gown to any gathering without first cleaning and drying it, and I have yet to discover the most appropriate shop to purchase anything new.
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I, um... [ Sounding suddenly distant from how stunned he is. ] Y-Yeah, there's not... not enough time to...
[ He trails off and swallows. That's something not many people know about him. At all. Definitely not something he talks about openly with just anyone.
Shit. What else does this woman know about him? ]
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I am certain she would appreciate any gift you have considered, as you know her better than I. If there is little time as you say, then I have concerns of my own, such as manner of dress. I cannot wear this gown to any gathering without first cleaning and drying it, and I have yet to discover the most appropriate shop to purchase anything new.