Let it Rain

"Oh." Sam replied flatly to the news that Jigano had been there all day. Had he been so wrapped up in his mind? It was true that he had been very involved in his work out of sheer desperation to get away from his thoughts. The part of him that overworried about every social problem he faced hoped that Jigano would not be offended by his not coming down earlier, but at the lack of an admonishment he tried to relax that fear. "Yes. I have been trying to do my records work when I can, though." He went to put the book away, turned back with a smile when Jigano suggested tea. "I would love some tea. It's...fine. I've been very busy too, and hurt, and stressed, and..." Sam shook his head and shrugged, looking down at the floor. "So very many things." There was a lot to tell about what had been happening. Sam sat down at the nearest table, tried to think about where he should begin. Probably the thing that was easiest to talk of, first. "Well. I suppose you've probably noticed my voice? Remi and I went to the Shrine, and she...for a price, helped me fix my stutter. It has been...liberating, if a little strange." Samuel He took a step but then felt tired He said, I'll rest a little while But when he tried to walk again He wasn't a child