[Admitting fault is still not something that comes naturally to him, but exposure to John and Mary over the years has brought him to a place where he can at least try.]
It was my intent to convey that you weren't alone, John. Never alone as long as I'm alive.
[He means that, he came as fast as he could when he heard what happened. He's silent for a moment and then tacks on an afterthought.]
Though for all the headway made, I may as well have not bothered. You are abysmal at decoding even simple signals.
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[Admitting fault is still not something that comes naturally to him, but exposure to John and Mary over the years has brought him to a place where he can at least try.]
It was my intent to convey that you weren't alone, John. Never alone as long as I'm alive.
[He means that, he came as fast as he could when he heard what happened. He's silent for a moment and then tacks on an afterthought.]
Though for all the headway made, I may as well have not bothered. You are abysmal at decoding even simple signals.