[Even just hypothetical meant that Donnie was actually considering it, which helped him to calm down a little bit, not that it stopped his tears, the crying needing to come out now that it had started. He listened to the question and though about his answer before giving it, honestly thinking and trying to prove to Donnie how much this mattered to him.]
Yes. I'd listen, and do what I'm told... I know I'm not the best at it all the time... but for a bit... I know I can.
[He wasn't about to say that he was the best at it all the time, but he knew he could do it if he had a reason to do it.]
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Yes. I'd listen, and do what I'm told... I know I'm not the best at it all the time... but for a bit... I know I can.
[He wasn't about to say that he was the best at it all the time, but he knew he could do it if he had a reason to do it.]