( she's quiet for a long time after that, looking at him without truly seeing him. then, after another moment, silent and vibrating, she reaches over with both hands, folding them over one of his. he has big hands, like charles has big hands. she is so very small in comparison to men like them. )
Thank you.
( that is all she says. but she's smiling, although it's a small, careful, slightly hesitant smile. apologetic. sorry for me, it means. sorry. )
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Thank you.
( that is all she says. but she's smiling, although it's a small, careful, slightly hesitant smile. apologetic. sorry for me, it means. sorry. )