[ The consideration—the care in her words chafes at him even more than the compliments, and he continues to use his hat as a cover for his face, as if putting a physical barrier between them would make it any easier to bear the feeling. ]
You don't need to— [ Guh. This feels like admission of sorts, and he cuts himself off. ]
no subject
You don't need to— [ Guh. This feels like admission of sorts, and he cuts himself off. ]
...just do as you please.