[ The nuance from those words is the reason why Oria knows he's not allowed to be upset—the love, it's there. Even if it isn't the kind Oria wanted to be reciprocated, it's still there. And that's why he can't get mad or sad about it.
Because Sinclair means so much to him as a person rather than a significant other that Oria wants.
Even if he has received the revelation from his mother.
Even if he won't be here in ten years, much less five.
Even if...
Even if, ]
Are you okay with just hanging out in the room today? You did just get over a nasty headache...
[ Or maybe a checkup is due? But he doesn't want to say that out loud. ]
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Because Sinclair means so much to him as a person rather than a significant other that Oria wants.
Even if he has received the revelation from his mother.
Even if he won't be here in ten years, much less five.
Even if...
Even if, ]
Are you okay with just hanging out in the room today? You did just get over a nasty headache...
[ Or maybe a checkup is due? But he doesn't want to say that out loud. ]