That -- that's not what I meant by that. [ Royce's voice gets sharp again, upset. A rise of indignation and anger rises up in his throat. ] I want you to live with me because you are my best friend and I need you close by. I thought it was obvious that you'd want to be with your family more than me once they got here. I'm not trying to babysit you, you're important to me and I want you by my side.
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