[But all jokes aside, his smile dissolved slowly when he heard her speak further, confide and ask. Scooting a little closer, he kept quiet for a moment, but it was a contemplative sort of quiet. Choosing his words carefully]
I can't say. The Malnosso are so adept at their crafting of worlds that it could be many more times. As much as I wish it weren't so, I can't lie to you about that possibility. But... I suppose, if it matters at all, none of this is in fact real.
[Ultimately, useless consolation, the feelings were real enough to devastate]
They've left you nearly, but not broken. This won't be forever. Would it help if we try to figure out a way to get you home to her?
[Because when it came right down to it as much of a bond as he had for Vastra, he'd be willing to do what it took to send her home if it would make her happy]
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[But all jokes aside, his smile dissolved slowly when he heard her speak further, confide and ask. Scooting a little closer, he kept quiet for a moment, but it was a contemplative sort of quiet. Choosing his words carefully]
I can't say. The Malnosso are so adept at their crafting of worlds that it could be many more times. As much as I wish it weren't so, I can't lie to you about that possibility. But... I suppose, if it matters at all, none of this is in fact real.
[Ultimately, useless consolation, the feelings were real enough to devastate]
They've left you nearly, but not broken. This won't be forever. Would it help if we try to figure out a way to get you home to her?
[Because when it came right down to it as much of a bond as he had for Vastra, he'd be willing to do what it took to send her home if it would make her happy]