“I have been responsible for terrible thoughts and deeds, Lan Wangji, things for which I take full responsibility and atone for to this day. But with that one aspect, you’re correct; it is not the same. I wanted you to hear this straight from me, even though I suspected the issue was resolved when you stopped to greet me.”
His face softens. “That was my hope, anyway, so I’m pleased to hear your response just now. If you have any similar concerns, I’m not, nor would I ever be, offended to hear them.”
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“I have been responsible for terrible thoughts and deeds, Lan Wangji, things for which I take full responsibility and atone for to this day. But with that one aspect, you’re correct; it is not the same. I wanted you to hear this straight from me, even though I suspected the issue was resolved when you stopped to greet me.”
His face softens. “That was my hope, anyway, so I’m pleased to hear your response just now. If you have any similar concerns, I’m not, nor would I ever be, offended to hear them.”