[ He pauses and just looks up with her for a minute. He didn't think Rita would get like this—he didn't think anyone but Gremio or Katara would. He feels a sort of comfort in still holding her hand. ] I wasn't the one getting hurt in that...
[ It's a weak comeback, but it's the only one he can think of. ]
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[ It's a weak comeback, but it's the only one he can think of. ]