[all of the affection, though at one time normal, feels almost overwhelming- and when she leans on him he is as still as a stone. he doesn't lean companionably back, or make room for her.
but he does reach for the tea, and close his eyes when he takes a long sip.
after an extended silence, he admits in a voice void of emotion:]
I expected not to return. Or for you all to be gone, if I did.
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but he does reach for the tea, and close his eyes when he takes a long sip.
after an extended silence, he admits in a voice void of emotion:]
I expected not to return. Or for you all to be gone, if I did.