[ She takes his arm easily, standing up and leaning into his warmth. ]
You're kind as well. [ That is something she will not let him question of himself, so as kind as her tone is it is also firm. But for the most part she will be content to walk in silence, should be want it. That he seems better for now, even if she knows there is still likely a fair amount of fall out to deal with from all of this -- that is sufficient for the moment.
Her hand is firm against his arm, and she walks closer than is strictly necessary. The comfort does not come from the additional safety she knows his presence provides.
It comes, rather, from having him here and close and trusting her, and from the knowledge that he is open to what help she can give, and that he cares for her happiness and safety. ]
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You're kind as well. [ That is something she will not let him question of himself, so as kind as her tone is it is also firm. But for the most part she will be content to walk in silence, should be want it. That he seems better for now, even if she knows there is still likely a fair amount of fall out to deal with from all of this -- that is sufficient for the moment.
Her hand is firm against his arm, and she walks closer than is strictly necessary. The comfort does not come from the additional safety she knows his presence provides.
It comes, rather, from having him here and close and trusting her, and from the knowledge that he is open to what help she can give, and that he cares for her happiness and safety. ]