➎ a thought I’ve had about you that I’d be embarrassed to tell you

               _{Pursed lips indicate his more reluctant and indignant response;  he’d promised–though–that he’d only offer his words in veracity. He said that he’d speak with–not necessarily kindness, willingness, and participation–but rather, with honesty.}

                                       _{❝You’re actually pretty ripped, you know.❞}