[And that has Cooper frustrated, in turn. The evasion is understandable, but he hadn't exactly expected it, and it bothers him. But when she finishes speaking he realizes again where a major part of the problem is.]
[Monsters- and to think he'd almost forgotten them until now. He's quiet for a moment, then says softly,]
Well, I still do.
[He still cares, doesn't he?]
[But he has to let her know, too.]
[He breathes out slowly, lets the memories come back before he speaks again, but without giving her room to interject.]
You're still in town, aren't you? I'd rather speak in person.
[audio, earlier]
[Monsters- and to think he'd almost forgotten them until now. He's quiet for a moment, then says softly,]
Well, I still do.
[He still cares, doesn't he?]
[But he has to let her know, too.]
[He breathes out slowly, lets the memories come back before he speaks again, but without giving her room to interject.]
You're still in town, aren't you? I'd rather speak in person.