( she takes an involuntary step backβnot from him, precisely, but her instinct with regard to that thing in his hand is not to take it. her hands fold behind her, neatly, and she ignores it entirely. )
I'd love to know,
( after a moment's pause, her gaze shifting from his face to the flowers, surveying all manner of blooms, )
what conversation you think it is we need to have.
( that he went to this effortβbut she's not so sure they're on the same page, entirely, about why. if he knows what it is that upset her, in that lingering way. )
no subject
I'd love to know,
( after a moment's pause, her gaze shifting from his face to the flowers, surveying all manner of blooms, )
what conversation you think it is we need to have.
( that he went to this effortβbut she's not so sure they're on the same page, entirely, about why. if he knows what it is that upset her, in that lingering way. )