[Oh, no... don't tell him he's gotten caught up in something. At least humor him a little. He rubs at one of his temples as he texts with one hand.]
I do not know what is going on, but there is nothing happening between Marie and I. I've only spoken to her a few times and I shared some opium with her at the Winter Gala, but that is all. I see her as only an interesting person to talk to. Even now, we are only talking over a little opium and some drinks, though Marie has enjoyed more drinks than I have.
You may come and talk to her if you wish, I have no problems with that. It is none of my business knowing what happened, so I will not ask.
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I do not know what is going on, but there is nothing happening between Marie and I. I've only spoken to her a few times and I shared some opium with her at the Winter Gala, but that is all. I see her as only an interesting person to talk to. Even now, we are only talking over a little opium and some drinks, though Marie has enjoyed more drinks than I have.
You may come and talk to her if you wish, I have no problems with that. It is none of my business knowing what happened, so I will not ask.