[she's just sort of quiet, listening to him. it hurts to hear it described that way, too. her features change into a frown, ears drooping.]

I understand. It's ugly. It's awful. It would be so much nicer if there was a way that wasn't ugly. And you aren't an ugly person. You're the kind of person who is supposed to get a happy ending. So it makes sense you think that a way like that has to exist.