[There's a surprised hesitation at that question, since he certainly didn't expect to be called out like that and he has to think it over for a moment.]
It does. But I am even more picky when it comes to my friendships. [Sex is easy. Genuine intimacy is hard.]
[It may be wrong for Kim to feel a certain amount of satisfaction at the way Huaisang seems forced to pause and consider that. Or perhaps he's merely formulating a response. The point is, the answer doesn't come easily.
There's a thoughtful hum at the other and of the line when it does.]
Yes, I think I understand that. [He does not make any offer as to his working his way on to that list. If it happens, then it happens.] In any event, I imagine we shall cross paths again inevitably so I'm pleased that it might be amicably.
[He hopes, anyway. Kim does have a habit of ruining relationships.]
Certainly. I look forward to seeing how our acquaintanceship develops. [With neither of them making any effort toward furthering it, evidently, but at least there are no hard feelings.]
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Does your social calendar have no room for friendships?
[There's no obvious judgement in Kim's voice, just a sort of bemused curiosity.]
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It does. But I am even more picky when it comes to my friendships. [Sex is easy. Genuine intimacy is hard.]
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There's a thoughtful hum at the other and of the line when it does.]
Yes, I think I understand that. [He does not make any offer as to his working his way on to that list. If it happens, then it happens.] In any event, I imagine we shall cross paths again inevitably so I'm pleased that it might be amicably.
[He hopes, anyway. Kim does have a habit of ruining relationships.]
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[Likely it simply won't. But they'll see. Kim's voice is polite and a bit airy.]
Well then. I won't presume to take up more of your time. Have a pleasant day.