[then she can have the hug for as long as she wants - and when she pulls away, hige will let her. slowly and not without placing a hand atop her head briefly before pulling it back]
Knowing is rather different from feeling, isn't it...? Even to know that we might be in danger, and then to feel the frustration...
It's alright - if you're having trouble. I'll keep your secret.
[ She freezes up for just a moment, because - that's sweet. And she is doing her best to put on a brave front and be useful to everyone.
But ultimately, she doesn't want to let go of that, even around him. ... It's still a nice thought, though, and outright saying "no thanks!" would be pretty rude. So she offers a tentative smile. ]
Thank you. I'm doing my best to power-through it...
[ah... even if he notes the way that she seems to pause - he won't say anything about it. there's a moment where his expression softens again, and he simply nods]
Mm, very well... but don't forget my offer if you change your mind.
[and to try to lighten the mood he'll offer a brief, conspiratorial little wink]
If keeping focused on what's ahead of us is what you'd like to do, I understand - I'm still trying to confirm that four of us are missing.
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Knowing is rather different from feeling, isn't it...? Even to know that we might be in danger, and then to feel the frustration...
It's alright - if you're having trouble. I'll keep your secret.
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But ultimately, she doesn't want to let go of that, even around him. ... It's still a nice thought, though, and outright saying "no thanks!" would be pretty rude. So she offers a tentative smile. ]
Thank you. I'm doing my best to power-through it...
We have to be ready for tomorrow, after all.
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Mm, very well... but don't forget my offer if you change your mind.
[and to try to lighten the mood he'll offer a brief, conspiratorial little wink]
If keeping focused on what's ahead of us is what you'd like to do, I understand - I'm still trying to confirm that four of us are missing.
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It's my job to stay calm and organized, and to work for the betterment of the community. So...
[ So that's what she's going to do. ]
... When I was listening to the others, it sounded like four people. The two dead and... Carlos and Polly seem to be missing.