["Pedestal" she says, like he's not just trying to keep his head above the water, like he's not drowning while people stand in boats around him and say "you should talk to someone about this". She acts like he has some kind of choice about this, like he can just take a step back and take a break. Like she can offer some kind of useful advice when all she's giving him is something that won't work.]
I'm sorry, [he says, to shut her down] It wasn't my intention to tell you off.
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I'm sorry, [he says, to shut her down] It wasn't my intention to tell you off.