[His shoulders stiffen as his countenance tightens. Yes, his heart thuds.]
What? [It flies out sharp, more kneejerk reflex than question. He's quick to shake his head.] No, I never said that.
[Jesus, is he that obvious? Or is Elrond just that perceptive? Just calm down. Catching himself picking at his nails, Wilhelm crumples his hands into fists and crosses his arms. He gathers and releases a sigh.]
Isn't it natural to wish you could have done more?
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What? [It flies out sharp, more kneejerk reflex than question. He's quick to shake his head.] No, I never said that.
[Jesus, is he that obvious? Or is Elrond just that perceptive? Just calm down. Catching himself picking at his nails, Wilhelm crumples his hands into fists and crosses his arms. He gathers and releases a sigh.]
Isn't it natural to wish you could have done more?