she's usually the one who has to be strong. she can't just break down, especially in front of Ekko. but the tears blur her vision anyway, and a few fall when she knows he can't see it. she hugs him back tightly for a moment, and then composes herself and rubs her face with the back of her hand.]
Man, you're not supposed to be the one consoling me.
[she pulls away though, a bit of her trademark smirk back on her face. but it just... helps, somehow, knowing that someone sane was here and actually understands. she still hasn't completely told Caitlyn about everything that's happened... and would it really even be the same? she wasn't a part of it, even if Ekko wasn't at that warehouse specifically.]
Don't worry about me. I'll be fine, I always am. I just... wanted to say that. Because we didn't have enough time at home.
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she's usually the one who has to be strong. she can't just break down, especially in front of Ekko. but the tears blur her vision anyway, and a few fall when she knows he can't see it. she hugs him back tightly for a moment, and then composes herself and rubs her face with the back of her hand.]
Man, you're not supposed to be the one consoling me.
[she pulls away though, a bit of her trademark smirk back on her face. but it just... helps, somehow, knowing that someone sane was here and actually understands. she still hasn't completely told Caitlyn about everything that's happened... and would it really even be the same? she wasn't a part of it, even if Ekko wasn't at that warehouse specifically.]
Don't worry about me. I'll be fine, I always am. I just... wanted to say that. Because we didn't have enough time at home.