[ Terra doesn't seem to find any of that weird at all, as he's learned it helps comfort some of his friends previously, doing this sort of thing -- and that's who he reserves this type of gesture for. Whether he initiated it or not (the first time not so much on his part.) Though, her response does cause him to hesitate -- he doesn't mean anything intimate by it.
Still, if and only if she doesn't seem too uncomfortable by it, then he'll reach out to take her hand within both of his. ]
--I wanted to let you know that you're not alone. I know the both of you were close, but I've found that a reminder helps. At least it did for me when it got tough during the Entrance Exam and I -- [ ... ] Maybe I'm wrong here, but...
[ He just shakes his head and allows his hands to fall back to his sides. He wanted to say as much...he considers her to be a companion now -- a friend. He doesn't know if she feels the same, but that's how he feels. ]
[ She doesn't pull away, mostly appearing puzzled. A slow realization dawns on her, as Terra trails off: just how hard he's trying. She's been so in her own head, so...caught, by the day's events--what's been lost, what's been learned--that she can barely recognize it, right in front of her face.
What today's shown her...maybe a little too late, in some cases, is there are those here who care about her. And, though it stings...
She can't muster up a smile. But something grateful rises to her eyes. ]
Thank you, Terra. You're trying so hard, here, and I... I appreciate it. I- I appreciate...hearing that. [ ... ] Today's just been- been an...ordeal.
[ If anything, if it's helped by some small way, he's glad to manage that at least. ]
I didn't imagine it'd make everything feel suddenly all better, because it's impossible. All I know is that it can make a difference, knowing that someone's right there with you, when things get tough -- and especially when you've lost someone you cared about.
[ Terra should know. If things hadn't gone the way they did, Viral would not only be alive...but so would Henry. ]
[ Something fights inside her. To explain. To help him understand, just what's hanging over her.
But, at the moment, Rebecca's far too tired, to have that conversation. It's been not even a day, and...she's had it too many times, already. ]
...I know. I- ...I told Ashton the same thing, after... Well, after Isabella. [ Screamed it at him, just about. ] ...Should practice what I preach, perhaps.
...Sometimes practicing what you're preaching can be hard after you've just lost someone.
[ Or honestly, in general, but Terra's not going to really blame her for it. He seems to have no idea how much deeper this might go, but hey. There are other times for an explanation to happen, right? Provided that nothing happens before then, that is. ]
[ Terra doesn't seem like he'll be moving from his spot, though, and so he'll look back up at the starry sky. He'll likely be going to bed at some point, however-- ]
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[ Terra doesn't seem to find any of that weird at all, as he's learned it helps comfort some of his friends previously, doing this sort of thing -- and that's who he reserves this type of gesture for. Whether he initiated it or not (the first time not so much on his part.) Though, her response does cause him to hesitate -- he doesn't mean anything intimate by it.
Still, if and only if she doesn't seem too uncomfortable by it, then he'll reach out to take her hand within both of his. ]
--I wanted to let you know that you're not alone. I know the both of you were close, but I've found that a reminder helps. At least it did for me when it got tough during the Entrance Exam and I -- [ ... ] Maybe I'm wrong here, but...
[ He just shakes his head and allows his hands to fall back to his sides. He wanted to say as much...he considers her to be a companion now -- a friend. He doesn't know if she feels the same, but that's how he feels. ]
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What today's shown her...maybe a little too late, in some cases, is there are those here who care about her. And, though it stings...
She can't muster up a smile. But something grateful rises to her eyes. ]
Thank you, Terra. You're trying so hard, here, and I... I appreciate it. I- I appreciate...hearing that. [ ... ] Today's just been- been an...ordeal.
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[ If anything, if it's helped by some small way, he's glad to manage that at least. ]
I didn't imagine it'd make everything feel suddenly all better, because it's impossible. All I know is that it can make a difference, knowing that someone's right there with you, when things get tough -- and especially when you've lost someone you cared about.
[ Terra should know. If things hadn't gone the way they did, Viral would not only be alive...but so would Henry. ]
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But, at the moment, Rebecca's far too tired, to have that conversation. It's been not even a day, and...she's had it too many times, already. ]
...I know. I- ...I told Ashton the same thing, after... Well, after Isabella. [ Screamed it at him, just about. ] ...Should practice what I preach, perhaps.
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[ Or honestly, in general, but Terra's not going to really blame her for it. He seems to have no idea how much deeper this might go, but hey. There are other times for an explanation to happen, right? Provided that nothing happens before then, that is. ]
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I think I should probably try getting some sleep now. It's...been a long day, after all.
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[ Terra doesn't seem like he'll be moving from his spot, though, and so he'll look back up at the starry sky. He'll likely be going to bed at some point, however-- ]
Have a good night, Rebecca.
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...You too, okay? Get some...rest soon.