[Oh no. She's made it all worse. He pulls away and she lets her hand lift from his shoulder, hovering in the air. Unsure if she should bother again. Perhaps now isn't the time, surrounded by so many people. Or so fresh out of the gate. Maybe he needs time to think about things.
Or maybe she's just being a nosy pest.]
...All right.
[Her hands return to her lap and her gaze goes with it. She fidgets. Then slides off the seat, standing before him. She doesn't look cowed really, but she doesn't hit him with the same imploring eyes she usually wears.]
You don't have to tell me anything. It's okay. I would just...I think it might be good to tell someone. Whenever you're ready. Okay?
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[Oh no. She's made it all worse. He pulls away and she lets her hand lift from his shoulder, hovering in the air. Unsure if she should bother again. Perhaps now isn't the time, surrounded by so many people. Or so fresh out of the gate. Maybe he needs time to think about things.
Or maybe she's just being a nosy pest.]
...All right.
[Her hands return to her lap and her gaze goes with it. She fidgets. Then slides off the seat, standing before him. She doesn't look cowed really, but she doesn't hit him with the same imploring eyes she usually wears.]
You don't have to tell me anything. It's okay. I would just...I think it might be good to tell someone. Whenever you're ready. Okay?
Sorry for bothering you.