[He bolts upright with a soft "huh?" at the mention of Belle. They haven't talked about her much since they came here. Why does she bring that up now?
Slowly, gradually he looks back down at his cup, speaking more quietly this time.] I... I don't know. But... b-but everyone here, they... th-they're all so... [Kind. Friendly. Accepting...]
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Slowly, gradually he looks back down at his cup, speaking more quietly this time.] I... I don't know. But... b-but everyone here, they... th-they're all so... [Kind. Friendly. Accepting...]