[She smiles and for the first time since her arrival, its an earnest expression. A tired, strained, beautiful smile.
Her fingers graze across his fur and then continues to scratch beneath his chin. She finds the spots he really likes and focuses on those.] Thank you. I feel better with you here. [It's strange but nice.] Maybe you can help me be strong.
[There is strength hidden within her dark gaze but it doesn't sound like she's noticed that it's there.]
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Her fingers graze across his fur and then continues to scratch beneath his chin. She finds the spots he really likes and focuses on those.] Thank you. I feel better with you here. [It's strange but nice.] Maybe you can help me be strong.
[There is strength hidden within her dark gaze but it doesn't sound like she's noticed that it's there.]