there's light at the edge of the darkness
Leaving his hand on her shoulder, Loren made sure keep his own features schooled into a mask of gentle concern (which was easy enough, given he was gently concern). Astra let out a comforting bleat, and snuggled closer to Maea. When she finished speaking again, he nodded slowly.
"Okay." Taking a sip from his tea, he gave lowered his cup and nodded towards hers, encouraging her to drink as well. "How do you feel about all this now?" Voice low and soothing, he gave her what he hoped was an understanding look. "And what did the letters you wrote say?" Again, there was no judgment in his voice or his demeanor, just a soft worry.
"Okay." Taking a sip from his tea, he gave lowered his cup and nodded towards hers, encouraging her to drink as well. "How do you feel about all this now?" Voice low and soothing, he gave her what he hoped was an understanding look. "And what did the letters you wrote say?" Again, there was no judgment in his voice or his demeanor, just a soft worry.
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