[ Oh, okay. Lightning blinks at that, at how strangely warm his fingers seem against her own-- and surprisingly free of awkwardness, despite how thoroughly she'd destroy most who would even dare to think of trying something like that with her otherwise.
If nothing else, it gives her space to think, mulling over the facts and his words without feeling quite as weighted down by all the other crap in her head. Without the things that block out the less horrifying memories--
You can't shoulder everything you know. You really should lighten up sometimes...
For a moment she looks surprised, but then shakes her head, banishing the bittersweet feeling and sepia-toned echo of her sister's concerned words with a sigh. Now isn't the time to pile how badly she misses her on top of everything else too... after yet another beat or two of silence, finally, she looks up. ]
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If nothing else, it gives her space to think, mulling over the facts and his words without feeling quite as weighted down by all the other crap in her head. Without the things that block out the less horrifying memories--
You can't shoulder everything you know. You really should lighten up sometimes...
For a moment she looks surprised, but then shakes her head, banishing the bittersweet feeling and sepia-toned echo of her sister's concerned words with a sigh. Now isn't the time to pile how badly she misses her on top of everything else too... after yet another beat or two of silence, finally, she looks up. ]
... Thanks, Zack.