[The mere mention of that particular topic was enough to sober Angel up. The groan was also noted, but quickly attributed to the topic at hand. Guilt surged through her; it was too much to put on him, and she knew that. She felt guilty for bringing it up to begin with.]

If it... isn't something you are able to do, if it is too much for you to take on, that's okay. [She didn't want to go home, but if there was anything she wanted less? It was for what little time they had together to be tainted by this struggle.]

Whatever you do have planned though, I am sure it is enough. If... you are still interested, I mean.

[It was hard, not being selfish when it came to this.]