“You think I should hate you because you look like someone I used to know?” Zoticus asked, a brow risen slightly. “You seem much too hard on yourself, Avery.” He shook his head. It did bother him in the beginning, how close she looked to Miranda. In ways, it was like revisiting his past. It still was, but things were different. Avery was not Miranda and never would be, and he saw differences between the two, from what he still recollected of his previous person of interest. And he was different as well, not some naive child. He was experienced, yes, add knew what to look for. If Miranda were to see him again she’d notice he had changed… and wouldn’t be so easily fooled the second time around. Though he doubted he’d ever see Miranda again, for she had no interest. She never really did.
The tear that ran down her cheek was ultimately wiped off by a hand that cupped her cheek. His skin was slightly cool, but his palm was warm. “Your statement only worries me more… But I cannot make your decisions for you.” He gave with a sigh, his hand then leaving her cheek to reach up and pet the snake around his neck. A sigh was given as she spoke of his job and the movie. “Remember, this is trial and error. If you find that Brian is not someone you see yourselves spending the rest of your life with, you are easily able to break things off. If what you say is true, it should not hurt him any. Do not feel like you are cornered or forced to do something you don’t want.”