Let's Try This Again

Sam listened to Jigano's response with some well placed nods, privately relieved he wasn't going to have to worry about not being invited to any ceremony any time soon. Though he also found it interesting to hear Jigano's take on the situation, always having valued his opinion. "Oh, um..." He frowned, looking at his hands. Sam's initial response was any time at all, as long as we loved each other, but he suspected that was not the wisest answer he could give and after he'd considered it for a minute, not the one he actually felt. "I think...if we'd lived together for a little while...maybe a year. I like to think by then I'd know and trust them. First I'll need to have a relationship that lasts that long though, of course..." There was a laugh, but it was a little sad. Looking back to his book, Sam reached over to dab at the ink and see if it was dry. "I'm often quite embarrassed when I see people my age doing things I find difficult so easily. I feel like...I stayed a child until quite late and now I'm trying to catch up. It...makes me worry I won't be able to find a good relationship." He sighed, frowning off into the hall. Samuel He took a step but then felt tired He said, I'll rest a little while But when he tried to walk again He wasn't a child