[The idea of Julian leaving doesn't sit well with him and Asra's hands unconsciously tighten their grip at the suggestion, as though just voicing it will allow the other man to slip away from under him and leave him alone.]
No. [He says it a touch too quickly, and keeps going.] Don't just go, Ilya. You're not like that. You... you didn't hurt me as much as I hurt you.
But you are worth keeping around and you're worth more to others than I ever made you feel you were. You should have that.
All because I could never make you happy doesn't mean you can't find it elsewhere.
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No. [He says it a touch too quickly, and keeps going.] Don't just go, Ilya. You're not like that. You... you didn't hurt me as much as I hurt you.
But you are worth keeping around and you're worth more to others than I ever made you feel you were. You should have that.
All because I could never make you happy doesn't mean you can't find it elsewhere.