[to him, all this is just like when they were assigned their new names. who they were before and after that didn't change. "North Dakota" and "South Dakota" are just names. their familial bonds weren't broken by such a thing.
and this? the spirit of it all is just the same. it's something he easily believes in once his mind makes that connection.]
I know. [his voice is soft again, but warmer; closer to its normal warmth. he gives her a squeeze before relaxing his grip--his way of letting her out of the hug if it's gone on too long for her]
no subject
and this? the spirit of it all is just the same. it's something he easily believes in once his mind makes that connection.]
I know. [his voice is soft again, but warmer; closer to its normal warmth. he gives her a squeeze before relaxing his grip--his way of letting her out of the hug if it's gone on too long for her]