She says it, numb and nodding. Like she's doing now, listening to him spill feelings on Saber. His feelings, which isn't really softened at all by him admitting she's here as well because he's more or less picking the other option. Numbness subsides to prickly, sharp stinging feelings and she takes a deep, deep breath.
Her feet feel glued to the floor, anchored and heavy.] How long have... were you thinking of saying this?