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Seeing how the news affected Klaus made Teddy feel more certain that he had been right in hiding what had happened to him. He never wanted people to pity him, worry about him, or feel they could have or should have helped him when he hadn’t wanted to be helped. “You need not ask for my forgiveness. I was the one who prevented anyone from helping me.” He insisted, feeling as if he needed to relieve him of any guilt. He asked him how it happened and Teddy looked down, unsure of whether he wanted to tell him. It had only been a year since the end of that chapter of his life and talking about it seemed like a daunting task. “I…” He trailed off before taking as deep a breath as his body and the cold would allow. “They wanted Kitty. I let them take me instead.” He vaguely explained, fearing the words would get caught in his throat if he tried to say more.
Klaus continued to be optimistic about Teddy’s circumstances, so much so that he wondered if it was honourable or foolish. He couldn’t say that he was very familiar with Lady Rutherford but Klaus seemed to be sure of her capabilities. “If you have confidence in her, I suppose there would be no harm in letting her try.” He conceded, more so for Klaus’ sake than his own. This was not an issue which could be solved simply but he was willing to let his friend try. “Though I won’t pretend to be someone I am not. I am an heir, that much is true for the time being. However, I am not a favourable match. I am damaged, that is a fact.” Now that his past was out in the open, Teddy didn’t see a point in essentially lying to his future wife and pretending to be someone he was not. If, by some miracle, his father decided not to disinherit him, he would still be left with the scars his experience left on him. Scars that he was sure wouldn’t fade easily.
Teddy smiled as Klaus blushed at the mention of his engagement. “Things often do in this town.” He commented, having frequently found himself astonished by it. “She seems like a very lovely girl. I think the two of you will be well-suited for each other.” He meant the words he was saying. Lydia was a nice girl. She was the type of person Klaus deserved.
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