[ She laughs again (at herself) as Cassian reaches out to touch her shoulders. She can tell that his reassuring words aren’t something that he fully believes in, but… Similarly, that’s okay. Much like he’s not able to believe that he deserves happiness, he might not be able to believe that someone can care so immediately and deeply for his story. ]
Good.
[ And, since Cassian is the one that reached out to her this time! She gently places her hands on his face, then leans forward to give him a quick kiss on his forehead. It’s just as warm and earnest, and also easy to pull away from if it’s too much, but— With that affectionate little gesture, it’s clear that this is something that comes from that deep well of love. It’s not maternal, more like a big sister doting on a younger sibling expressing their troubles, but it’s sincere all the same. ]
That’s all I ask, okay? And if you ever need help, you can ask me! Even if you decide that Zenith is the right path for you… I can still do what I can to help.
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Good.
[ And, since Cassian is the one that reached out to her this time! She gently places her hands on his face, then leans forward to give him a quick kiss on his forehead. It’s just as warm and earnest, and also easy to pull away from if it’s too much, but— With that affectionate little gesture, it’s clear that this is something that comes from that deep well of love. It’s not maternal, more like a big sister doting on a younger sibling expressing their troubles, but it’s sincere all the same. ]
That’s all I ask, okay? And if you ever need help, you can ask me! Even if you decide that Zenith is the right path for you… I can still do what I can to help.