Sadly, I've already learned firsthand the dangers of partnering up with her. The lack of trust is surprisingly thrilling, actually.
[He might be acting factitious, but it's the truth- he and Lauren trust each other about as far as they could toss one another. The fact that he knows Lauren would sell him out to the first person who'd pay her for it is something he's prepared to deal with. All's fair in love and war, after all. And he loves her. More than he will sit here admit, but love got him nowhere before. It would get him nowhere now.]
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[He might be acting factitious, but it's the truth- he and Lauren trust each other about as far as they could toss one another. The fact that he knows Lauren would sell him out to the first person who'd pay her for it is something he's prepared to deal with. All's fair in love and war, after all. And he loves her. More than he will sit here admit, but love got him nowhere before. It would get him nowhere now.]