[Stelle's quiet for a moment but soon that all too familiar, soft smile settles on her face.
It's almost too tempting to lean into Firefly's touch, but... if she does that, she might wind up melting and saying the words that are really on her mind.]
[With the heavy cloud above them lifting a little, Firefly feels assured enough to let go of Stelle's hands and scurry off into the kitchen. This will call for some of the nice hot chocolate...
As she putters around, grabbing the fixings and a couple of mugs, she calls back out to Stelle.]
And don't worry about where you'll sleep tonight! I don't mind taking the couch, so you can stay in my room.
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It's almost too tempting to lean into Firefly's touch, but... if she does that, she might wind up melting and saying the words that are really on her mind.]
Thanks. Should I find a place to sit?
[She's already taking her heels off...]
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[With the heavy cloud above them lifting a little, Firefly feels assured enough to let go of Stelle's hands and scurry off into the kitchen. This will call for some of the nice hot chocolate...
As she putters around, grabbing the fixings and a couple of mugs, she calls back out to Stelle.]
And don't worry about where you'll sleep tonight! I don't mind taking the couch, so you can stay in my room.
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[Stelle answers with a bit of a frown. Even if she's less shaken now that doesn't mean that she wants to sleep alone.]
We can share the bed.