[He can't help but watch her carefully because he wants to be sure she understands...but seeing her small smile and that flush loosens his expression, and Eustace is finally able to start relaxing as she leans against him.
Yes...
This.
This is what they should have been talking about and bonding over. Not...that hell at the end. It's still a little bittersweet knowing reality, but it's less bitter when the sentiments are shared and they can make do with other ways.
Like adopting more dogs—]
Mm... I wasn't really conscious about it, but there was a warm feeling through it all.
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Yes...
This.
This is what they should have been talking about and bonding over. Not...that hell at the end. It's still a little bittersweet knowing reality, but it's less bitter when the sentiments are shared and they can make do with other ways.
Like adopting more dogs—]
Mm... I wasn't really conscious about it, but there was a warm feeling through it all.
[Good parts, anyway.]