Kate hadn't even tried, which is rather hard, and Caspian isn't sure that not knowing him well is really a fair enough excuse.
Still, she had just pointed out he'd been less than entirely forthcoming with her, so he supposes judgement should be bypassed, no matter how distressing the situation might be.
And he appreciates Marian's defense, whether necessary or not. The truth is, he ought to have told Kate, he supposes. When she'd teased him about having a fortunate childhood, at least. And he hadn't meant to lie, had certainly never desired her to feel he'd kept it from her purposely. It is -- a hard truth. Not what he once was, but what remains, mayhaps.
Well. He can explain later, once his form has been returned. For now, the little frog stares up at Marian, and blinks, before inflating to comment.
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Still, she had just pointed out he'd been less than entirely forthcoming with her, so he supposes judgement should be bypassed, no matter how distressing the situation might be.
And he appreciates Marian's defense, whether necessary or not. The truth is, he ought to have told Kate, he supposes. When she'd teased him about having a fortunate childhood, at least. And he hadn't meant to lie, had certainly never desired her to feel he'd kept it from her purposely. It is -- a hard truth. Not what he once was, but what remains, mayhaps.
Well. He can explain later, once his form has been returned. For now, the little frog stares up at Marian, and blinks, before inflating to comment.
"Ribbit."
Dash it all.