[He's not used to putting his feelings into words like this, but he doesn't know any other way. He picks up the pen and writes, to give himself time to think.] I want you to trust me. I want to be as good a friend as you've been, but I'm a man, Buffy. One that doesn't fall in little ways. However, as many things as can be said about my mistakes, I'm never cruel. What I did wasn't out of amusement or mischief. You needed someone to talk to, and it didn't matter if it was me or some stranger on the other end, because I wasn't going to tell anyone. It was good to be able to be a friend to you for once.
I don't know what to tell you about Dawn, except that I adore her. I wish I could be worthy of her, but I'll never believe I am. I do think that makes two of us.
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Though he didn't miss the lack of forgiveness.]
I could have been better. But more, I...
[He's not used to putting his feelings into words like this, but he doesn't know any other way. He picks up the pen and writes, to give himself time to think.] I want you to trust me. I want to be as good a friend as you've been, but I'm a man, Buffy. One that doesn't fall in little ways. However, as many things as can be said about my mistakes, I'm never cruel. What I did wasn't out of amusement or mischief. You needed someone to talk to, and it didn't matter if it was me or some stranger on the other end, because I wasn't going to tell anyone. It was good to be able to be a friend to you for once.
I don't know what to tell you about Dawn, except that I adore her. I wish I could be worthy of her, but I'll never believe I am. I do think that makes two of us.