[ at first, stelle says nothing - but even then, between her relieved smile and the way her gaze lingers on his hands, she's getting plenty across. it's only after a moment's silence that she finally speaks: ]
Why not? They help with digestion.
[ that's. that's ostriches, stelle. that's crocodiles and land fowl that eat rocks. but joking misunderstandings aside, she doesn't seem particularly upset by his intrusion, and after a moment she adds- ]
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Why not? They help with digestion.
[ that's. that's ostriches, stelle. that's crocodiles and land fowl that eat rocks. but joking misunderstandings aside, she doesn't seem particularly upset by his intrusion, and after a moment she adds- ]
...I'm glad you're here.
[ it wouldn't feel right without him. ]