[He appreciates that Ian is trying, but it's not even a little difficult to tell how uncomfortable he seems with all of this. And while Lance would typically like to push a little, he doesn't necessarily think that'll help; he's made the point, and it's up to Ian to decide what--if anything--to do.
Besides, Ian had given him time to think about things, so the least he can do is extend the same courtesy. But he does still decide to add a last remark on the topic, giving a small shrug as he reaches for his drink again.]
Maybe you are. But maybe it doesn't matter if you're predictable, because life isn't.
[He's learned this the hard way, over and over. But that said, surely Ian will have at least a little time to think about this before something happens, right?]
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Besides, Ian had given him time to think about things, so the least he can do is extend the same courtesy. But he does still decide to add a last remark on the topic, giving a small shrug as he reaches for his drink again.]
Maybe you are. But maybe it doesn't matter if you're predictable, because life isn't.
[He's learned this the hard way, over and over. But that said, surely Ian will have at least a little time to think about this before something happens, right?]