[ as far as popular opinion goes, sabo's stance is likely to be fairly unpopular when things are said and done but what's new in his life. he lives for unpopular opinions.

and sabo can't help but chuckle when richard so casually tells him how he would be fine with shouldering everything and anything else that came their way. good intentions that also, ironically, add to her guilt. ]

...and maybe she'll learn to allow herself to accept that instead of feeling guilt over it. It's not a weakness to rely on someone when you need to.

[ ... ]

Maybe you should aim to balance things out by embarrassing her more! Offer a proper public performance once we've settled things.

[ smiles. ]