I'm just stubborn. And... well. I told you a bit about stuff back home. Sometimes you just have to keep going, and appreciate the people around you who do want to help you.

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yeah. This feels important. ]

So, I'm sorry for being difficult early on. [ And his voice is a little firm, and a little cold. ] I would've been a lot happier having you as a teacher, rather than one of the ones I dealt with.