[She is barely done speaking before he answers; he considers pointing out that she need not ask him to make time for her, that he is always available to make certain she is not alone too much, or at all if she likes. But she knows. The question is not quite rhetorical, but it isn't a literal interpretation, either.
Ben neither acknowledges nor attempts, for now, to hide the mask in his hands; he will take it back to his cabin, put it in a drawer, and pull it out when Abigail wishes to see it or asks about it. He reconsiders his answer instead, considers laying out his day's schedule for her, but in the end it is the most accurate answer: yes. Later, whenever she likes, they can read together, or something. Yes.]
Contact me when you would like my company. If I cannot come to you, I will tell you where I am and you may join me.
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[She is barely done speaking before he answers; he considers pointing out that she need not ask him to make time for her, that he is always available to make certain she is not alone too much, or at all if she likes. But she knows. The question is not quite rhetorical, but it isn't a literal interpretation, either.
Ben neither acknowledges nor attempts, for now, to hide the mask in his hands; he will take it back to his cabin, put it in a drawer, and pull it out when Abigail wishes to see it or asks about it. He reconsiders his answer instead, considers laying out his day's schedule for her, but in the end it is the most accurate answer: yes. Later, whenever she likes, they can read together, or something. Yes.]
Contact me when you would like my company. If I cannot come to you, I will tell you where I am and you may join me.
Thank you for contacting me this time.