02-18-2022, 03:32 PM
Malachi opened his mouth to tell her not to apologize again, that it was all still fine, that she had absolutely nothing to apologize to him for -- but he suspected that it would not make a difference. Apologies must have been a part of her routine, for how easily and frequently she gave them.
As soon as Miss Mason began to move, Malachi shifted away from her, allowing her space. He stood after she did, and took the blanket into his arms as he followed her out of the pew.
"Please, it's no issue at all. I am always here to listen."
He hesitated then, as if he had more to say but wasn't all that sure of how to say it.
"Ah- are you certain? You are more than welcome to stay, if you would prefer," but somehow he figured that the offer would not be taken. So, taking another step to follow, he insisted, "if not, would you allow me to walk you home, Miss Mason?"
As soon as Miss Mason began to move, Malachi shifted away from her, allowing her space. He stood after she did, and took the blanket into his arms as he followed her out of the pew.
"Please, it's no issue at all. I am always here to listen."
He hesitated then, as if he had more to say but wasn't all that sure of how to say it.
"Ah- are you certain? You are more than welcome to stay, if you would prefer," but somehow he figured that the offer would not be taken. So, taking another step to follow, he insisted, "if not, would you allow me to walk you home, Miss Mason?"
