[ his answer doesn't surprise her very much, even if the curve of her eyes soften with concern. not pity, but a shared understanding of what it's like to... be taken from without a choice; to have your hand forced, maybe, while the hits just keep coming. she can't fix it, she can't change his past to prevent him from happening, but she wishes she could.
her fingers squeeze his briefly. ]
I'm sorry you had to experience that.
[ at the very least, he has more to work with than she does. ]
no subject
her fingers squeeze his briefly. ]
I'm sorry you had to experience that.
[ at the very least, he has more to work with than she does. ]
Of course you can. What is it?