"We can't all be dashing, unfortunately. I suppose I'll leave that to the other men. Not that I - actually pursue that. Norton was very - confusing about the whole thing."
He waves a hand. "Ah, I don't think it matters at this point. And I wish I could say I was surprised that he went to you."
Dashing again - Arthur sits up a little straighter, more or less without thinking, with a prim little smile.
"Knowing Folgate's type, frankly I'm shocked he didn't come to me sooner about it," he comments back easily. "Apparently he must think quite highly of you to give you even that brief opportunity to break the news for yourself."
"God." He can't roll his own but the energy is there as he takes a drink. "Is there anyone else I ought to be worried about coming out of the woodwork to helpfully inform me?"
"I intend on it." He inspects the cup again. "I told her about Andrew, too. The entire story. I realized I hadn't - said a damn thing about him to her."
"Any progress at all is still progress made, doctor," he points out, more sincerely. "I..."
He glances down, thumb idly rubbing the side of his cup. "I'm aware of the difficulties that poses." And then a short huff: "I hardly need to tell you it's something I still struggle with myself."
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He waves a hand. "Ah, I don't think it matters at this point. And I wish I could say I was surprised that he went to you."
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"Knowing Folgate's type, frankly I'm shocked he didn't come to me sooner about it," he comments back easily. "Apparently he must think quite highly of you to give you even that brief opportunity to break the news for yourself."
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And he rolls his eyes. "I'm not actually upset with him. He really can't help it."
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Which seems important.
"Una won't say anything to you until I let her know that you've already been told."
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He leans back, annoyed with himself at that fact.
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He shakes his head. "I'm going to - do better about that, I think. At least with you. And Una."
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He glances down, thumb idly rubbing the side of his cup. "I'm aware of the difficulties that poses." And then a short huff: "I hardly need to tell you it's something I still struggle with myself."
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And he stands by that decision.
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"If there's... anything you did want to ask, doctor. I- I can't guarantee I'll be- able to answer, but. You deserve the truth."