She's grateful for the way he quietly breaks the silence, and even more so
for the choice that he gives her. The touch surprises her, and she blinks
carefully at him, but the answer is easy: "Let's get a drink."
As soon as the words are out, she starts to smile, but it's small, almost
private. She's going to be okay. And she's pretty sure he is, too, but she
doesn't dare ask, just turns to follow him out of the Enclosure.
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Date: 2018-12-13 02:28 pm (UTC)She's grateful for the way he quietly breaks the silence, and even more so for the choice that he gives her. The touch surprises her, and she blinks carefully at him, but the answer is easy: "Let's get a drink."
As soon as the words are out, she starts to smile, but it's small, almost private. She's going to be okay. And she's pretty sure he is, too, but she doesn't dare ask, just turns to follow him out of the Enclosure.