[The words make his eyes go wide, his fingers loosening on hers... but then he renews his grip. Elza berates himself mentally, blaming himself for saying things to upset her.]
But right now, the people around you aren't gone. It's true that we can't anticipate when these things may happen... but that's all the more reason to be with them in the present.
Mm. [ It's very quiet, subdued agreement, and she really doesn't like thinking about this at all, not when it reminds her of all the years she spent alone, the dreams where everyone lay crumpled at her feet, bloodied and unmoving--
But Mary swallows hard and nods. She has to focus on the now, or she'll be engulfed in her own worries. ]
[Elza leans forward, stretching his arm around her, placing his hand gently on the back of her head and pulling her face toward his shoulder. It's a soft motion, one she could as easily stop if she leaned back a bit.]
[Elza slides his hand down to her back, stroking soothingly as he rests his cheek on top of her head. There's a soft, pained and contrite expression on his face he's glad she can't see as he holds her close.]
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[He squeezes her hand again for emphasis and ducks his head to look into her face with a reassuring expression.]
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[ SORRY ELZA, SHE'S IN A SENTIMENTAL STATE RIGHT NOW. ]
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[The words make his eyes go wide, his fingers loosening on hers... but then he renews his grip. Elza berates himself mentally, blaming himself for saying things to upset her.]
But right now, the people around you aren't gone. It's true that we can't anticipate when these things may happen... but that's all the more reason to be with them in the present.
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But Mary swallows hard and nods. She has to focus on the now, or she'll be engulfed in her own worries. ]
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She's not ready to think of certain things, it seems. Not calmly, anyway. ]
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