. . . [ It's too dark. Maybe she's seeing things. She decides not to say anything about the perceived cracks... or much of anything at all, for the rest of the walk. She lets out a quiet, concerned sigh, trying her best to look forward on the path ahead, but she will steal glances and make sure he's alright, and speaking some words of encouragement. ]
It's alright. Take it one step at a time.
[ A short while later--more shaky breaths and frozen fingers later, and then-- ]
Almost.
[ Coming up on the house, she's ready to light the lanterns as she usually does, but fortunately for all involved, they're already lit. She doesn't question it too much. Just leads Ferran past them so he can use the wood railing for additional support. ]
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It's alright. Take it one step at a time.
[ A short while later--more shaky breaths and frozen fingers later, and then-- ]
Almost.
[ Coming up on the house, she's ready to light the lanterns as she usually does, but fortunately for all involved, they're already lit. She doesn't question it too much. Just leads Ferran past them so he can use the wood railing for additional support. ]