No, I'm just saying it's nice to know you still care, sis.
(the why matters. it matters to lizzie. it means the parts of her sister she loves are still in there.)
(there's something sad that settles in lizzie's heart the way josie speaks. like it's all negotiations. it can't be anything else anymore. how can her sister be right there but feel so far away?)
No, I guess not.
Other options:
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[Honestly, are you complaining about her saving you? Because that's the vibe she's getting. She doesn't think it should matter why.]
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No, I'm just saying it's nice to know you still care, sis.
(the why matters. it matters to lizzie. it means the parts of her sister she loves are still in there.)
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Whatever.
[Lizzie can read into it whatever she wants, but Josie's never going to admit to feelings.]
Anything else you'd like to establish?
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(there's something sad that settles in lizzie's heart the way josie speaks. like it's all negotiations. it can't be anything else anymore. how can her sister be right there but feel so far away?)
No, I guess not.
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[Sorry Lizzie.]
We deal until we find a way out of here.