Surprised isn't the same thing as upset. Not getting what she was expecting, or even what she (thinks she) wanted isn't the same thing, either. One of the joys of life is being surprised by how much it can beat expectations.
This is not a burden she'd wish on anyone she likes. He'll have to learn to live with not understanding, or find someone else to 'help' him learn.
Frea takes her time answering, thinking about the question and its implications. But she can't help smiling while she thinks, so he's not exactly left in suspense. "Need is a very strong word, sweetheart. But I'll come back every spring as long as you need me."
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Date: 2016-08-21 08:26 pm (UTC)This is not a burden she'd wish on anyone she likes. He'll have to learn to live with not understanding, or find someone else to 'help' him learn.
Frea takes her time answering, thinking about the question and its implications. But she can't help smiling while she thinks, so he's not exactly left in suspense. "Need is a very strong word, sweetheart. But I'll come back every spring as long as you need me."