The pack is set down quickly - not careless, it's Adelaide's, it's important, but very quickly - as Ruby steps forward. The distance between them is closed in a single, long stride, one hand pressing to Adelaide's back while the other cups her jaw. )
Hey.
( Things can't ever just be simple, can they? ) That doesn't sound like 'adequate.' That sounds more like you need to sit down. Maybe stop beating yourself up for five minutes.
( Because she knows Adelaide, knows exactly where this is headed, because LeBlancs like to hold their hands over a flame if that's what a standard demands of them. ) Del, look at me.
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The pack is set down quickly - not careless, it's Adelaide's, it's important, but very quickly - as Ruby steps forward. The distance between them is closed in a single, long stride, one hand pressing to Adelaide's back while the other cups her jaw. )
Hey.
( Things can't ever just be simple, can they? ) That doesn't sound like 'adequate.' That sounds more like you need to sit down. Maybe stop beating yourself up for five minutes.
( Because she knows Adelaide, knows exactly where this is headed, because LeBlancs like to hold their hands over a flame if that's what a standard demands of them. ) Del, look at me.