[she blurts it out suddenly, and emotionally—then covers her mouth, and sighs, squeezing her eyes shut. it's a solid count of ten before she finally speaks again.]
About all of that. You can just forget about it. I mean, if you want! Which I assume you do. Because it was really... a lot. And I would never say anything like that--uh. Out loud, I mean. Of course, it wasn't a lie, but I wouldn't want to say it--argh.
[ alex looks like she really doesn't know how to start this or what to say? this is terrible for everyone involved?? ]
I'm--
[ she clenches her hands together, almost nervously but very certainly. like she's giving herself something to do. ]
I'm very flattered. And... I didn't... mind hearing something like that? I'm just sorry this place didn't give you the option of saying it under your own steam, somewhere you were comfortable talking about it.
But I'm... um. I'm seeing someone.
[ she really doesn't know what else to say, squeezing her hands tightly. ]
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Are you okay?
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[she blurts it out suddenly, and emotionally—then covers her mouth, and sighs, squeezing her eyes shut. it's a solid count of ten before she finally speaks again.]
I will be. I'm fine.
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The Realm really doesn't understand what it's doing half the time, does it. Like it sees how people act and thinks it's doing the right thing, but--
[ it makes a very anxious woman yell something in public even if she didn't want to. ]
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[her eyes are still shut. it takes another inhale—and exhale—before she finally opens them again.]
I-If that's all, I'll... I'll be going.
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[ um. well. ]
I... wouldn't stay away from everyone. They'll miss you. When you feel like you can, everyone would be glad to see you there too.
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Um.
[...]
About all of that. You can just forget about it. I mean, if you want! Which I assume you do. Because it was really... a lot. And I would never say anything like that--uh. Out loud, I mean. Of course, it wasn't a lie, but I wouldn't want to say it--argh.
[why does this feel so familiar??]
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Elsa, take a deep breath. You sound a bit like you're panicking.
[ ahhhh?? ]
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[she looks like she's about to absolutely sprint out of here.]
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I'm--
[ she clenches her hands together, almost nervously but very certainly. like she's giving herself something to do. ]
I'm very flattered. And... I didn't... mind hearing something like that? I'm just sorry this place didn't give you the option of saying it under your own steam, somewhere you were comfortable talking about it.
But I'm... um. I'm seeing someone.
[ she really doesn't know what else to say, squeezing her hands tightly. ]
I'm sorry.