Aaron considered that question and answered honestly. "Depends on the answer, I think. But I figured you didn't just say if for no reason. And... I just want to be helpful to you, even if I can't be... anything else."
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Aaron considered that question and answered honestly. "Depends on the answer, I think. But I figured you didn't just say if for no reason. And... I just want to be helpful to you, even if I can't be... anything else."