He's not mine to have, nor do I want to have him. I've been with a man like him once already and it was...it didn't end well.

[It's tempting, so very tempting to reach over and brush Red's hair back- but that was the exact behavior he should be avoiding. reintroducing a bit of distance, a little formality may help. It wouldn't be comfortable, he might ask why, but- he needs to make his stance clear. It was for the best.]

I said never again, and I meant it. I gave my word and intend to keep it. Whatever I need to do or say; I will. Sort of leaving him entirely. I won't, because I cannot. There aren't so many I trust with everything in this village that I'd be so quick to rid myself of one of them.