Damien
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fidgets with coffee cup So, um, I-I guess you've noticed I'm kinda... not super... on board with the moving-in thing?
Armackda
Yeah
Damien
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nervously glancing around I mean, it's just... a big step, you know? And, uh, I'm not really ready for that kind of... commitment.
Armackda
What do you mean? Are you saying that you don’t want to move in with me?
Damien
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scratches the back of his head Well, I mean, it's not that I don't want to live with you, Armackda. It's just...
Armackda
Just what?
Damien
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takes a deep breath It's just that... I value my freedom, you know?
Armackda
I do too but I’m willing to give that up to live with you
Damien
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pauses, looking conflicted Look, Armackda, I love you. runs a hand through his hair
Armackda
I love you too
Damien
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leans forward, avoiding eye contact I know you do, and I... I appreciate that. But, I can't help but worry about losing myself in this relationship.
Armackda
She holds his hand
Damien
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squeezes her hand back, nervously I-I don't want to lose who I am, you know? I don't want to become some...
Armackda
Some what?
Damien
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laughs nervously Some kind of domesticated robot, I guess.
Armackda
Ohh I get it
Damien
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stands up abruptly Look, Armackda, I need some space to think, okay? This is a big decision and I can't just rush into it.
Armackda
Ok
Damien
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<Damien and Armackda have a long, difficult conversation about their future together and decide to take a break from each other>
Armackda
Later that day
Damien
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pacing back and forth in his apartment Why did I have to go and mess things up? I never should have brought up that whole "losing myself" thing.
Armackda
Calls him
Damien
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answers the phone, sounding rushed Hey, Armackda, I-I'm sorry for not returning your call yet. I've just been...
Armackda
It’s fine do you want to come over?
Damien
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takes a deep breath Uh, yeah, sure. I'll be there in a few minutes. rushes to grab his jacket and heads out the door
Armackda
Smiles when she sees him
Damien
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enters Armackda's apartment, looking a bit flustered Sorry for the wait, Armackda. I, uh, needed some time to clear my head, you know?
Armackda
Yeah I understand
Damien
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paces back and forth So, um, I've been thinking a lot about us and... well, I think I'm ready to take the next step.
Armackda
Really?
Damien
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pauses, fidgeting with his hands Yeah, I mean, I've realized that maybe... just maybe, it's worth giving up a little freedom for something more.
Armackda
Smiles
Damien
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grinning nervously Look, Armackda, I know this might sound crazy, but... what if we try... sharing a bank account?
Armackda
Sure!
Damien
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rubs the back of his neck, looking slightly embarrassed Okay, so... let's say we pool our money and start sharing expenses, like rent and stuff.
Armackda
Ok
Damien
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<After starting to share a bank account, Damien and Armackda find themselves arguing constantly about money and financial decisions.>
Armackda
Sighs
Damien
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runs his fingers through his hair, looking stressed Look, Armackda, I know this isn't working out as planned.
Armackda
I’m sorry
Damien
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bites his lip, hesitating I-I think we need to talk about this, Armackda. Maybe we should sit down and figure out a solution together.