[ Harold really isn't used to being thanked directly, much less so effusively. He tries to hide as much as possible from the consequences of his own actions, maybe especially when they're positive. It takes an awkwardly long stretch of time for him to reply. He doesn't want to -- can't, won't -- ask for anything in return. So what does he say? ]
I don't need anything from you that you haven't already given. Please focus on your brother.
[ It's probably best they aren't doing this in person. Displays of large emotion are a sin, most of the time. Only anger and love are ever forgiven and anger must be directed while love must be measured, neither of which Carver feels right now.
Nonetheless. He doesn't really know what he's supposed to say to something like that. He has no experience with it. No frame of reference for an acceptable answer. ]
Okay
[ Thank you, he means, for not making him beg for it. ]
[ Meanwhile, Harold would never expect or demand someone demonstrate their emotions to him, and he wouldn't judge them for it if they did. He doesn't know what's behind this single word but he also doesn't press. ]
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I won't.
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I don't need anything from you that you haven't already given. Please focus on your brother.
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Nonetheless. He doesn't really know what he's supposed to say to something like that. He has no experience with it. No frame of reference for an acceptable answer. ]
Okay
[ Thank you, he means, for not making him beg for it. ]
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Let me know if you need anything.
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