[Nothing stirs from her vocal cords save for the quiet sobs she wrings out against him. She takes solace in his reassurance, believes that it will against the murky shadows lurking in the back of her mind. It's easy to believe things might be okay if she found a friend here. She nods into him, grateful for his comfort.

After her storm, she salvages her composure enough to pull away. When she does, she still keeps her hands perched on his shoulders while she locks her weepy eyes with his. In spite of her tears, she maintains a small smile.]

Everything is so confusing, but... I know that because we have each other, I can definitely withstand whatever comes next.