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Post by Raziel on Nov 21, 2007 21:03:29 GMT -5
*Without saying anything else, he wrapped her up in a warm hug*
"Get it off your chest, before it hurts you worse."
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Post by Renn on Nov 21, 2007 21:14:33 GMT -5
*She gratefully allowed herself to get lost in his arms and let herself go with a terribly embarrasing display of sobbing and whimpering and sniffling.*
"I'm sorry," *she said through shuddering gasps.* "I'm not usually this weepy..."
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Post by Raziel on Nov 21, 2007 21:18:58 GMT -5
*He stroked her hair reassuringly*
"You'd be surprised how many people say that. And don't be sorry. Sometimes, you just need to be weepy."
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Post by Renn on Nov 21, 2007 21:25:57 GMT -5
*She took a step away and tried, mostly successfully, to compose herself.*
"Thanks," *she said with a forced smile.* "You didn't have to be this nice- I appreciate it."
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Post by Raziel on Nov 21, 2007 21:37:32 GMT -5
*He gave her a smile. She seemed like a nice one to him, which only made him feel worse for bringing her crappy news*
"You're welcome, love. And try not to tell anyone about my niceness--might ruin my reputation."
*He winked at her*
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Post by Renn on Nov 21, 2007 21:41:44 GMT -5
*She smiled back, comforted a little.*
"Your secret's safe with me," *she said, half teasing.*
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Post by Raziel on Nov 21, 2007 21:50:25 GMT -5
"I appreciate that. I hate to leave bad news and run, but for some reason I'm wanted somewhere...urgh."
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Post by Renn on Nov 21, 2007 21:55:42 GMT -5
*She shook her head.*
"Don't worry about it- I understand. See ya around, then."
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Post by Raziel on Nov 21, 2007 22:14:01 GMT -5
"Take care now, love. About everything." *Giving her a little wave, he departed *
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Post by Renn on Nov 21, 2007 22:21:28 GMT -5
"Thanks- you too."
*With Raziel gone, all traces of her forced smile disappeared. She sank down onto the sofa, put her head in her hands, and tried very hard not to think or wonder or worry.*
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