[ She knows that it is more or less unavoidable right now, no matter which way she chooses, but that doesn't mean she's quite come to terms with it. She hasn't fallen apart on anyone like this in years and years, hasn't had anyone important enough to make it worth the help. She doesn't think she much likes this aspect of how close they've become.
The rest of his mind is there too, and it might have been overwhelming in the bustle of it but she's concentrating on the calm he's providing, taking it and centering herself around it as her breathing slows to something more even and modulated. It's surprisingly effective, an anchor in a storm and maybe she should have expected that, should have just said yes right away, but she didn't want him to have to do this for her. ] 'm sorry. [ Mumbled against his shoulder as she drinks up everything he's giving her, takes the respite to slam things back under lock and key where they belong. ] I'll take a shower. Clean off the blood. Just a minute.
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The rest of his mind is there too, and it might have been overwhelming in the bustle of it but she's concentrating on the calm he's providing, taking it and centering herself around it as her breathing slows to something more even and modulated. It's surprisingly effective, an anchor in a storm and maybe she should have expected that, should have just said yes right away, but she didn't want him to have to do this for her. ] 'm sorry. [ Mumbled against his shoulder as she drinks up everything he's giving her, takes the respite to slam things back under lock and key where they belong. ] I'll take a shower. Clean off the blood. Just a minute.