[ she's admittedly confused. she does not share his complex and does not know how deep it goes, nor can she hazard guesses as to how it manifested. she could probably ask how he feels about it, but no longer trusts him to be honest with her. she is not impressed with his emotional constipation, either, but has gotten over most of her disappointment with her brother at this point and is looking to accept him on a more personal level. a family one.
though maybe not the conventional family way. not judging by how her mouth goes a little dry and she must put conscious effort into making her tone businesslike. ]
Is that what you need?
[ something small shifts in their conversation here; a weight settles into her words and blankets her chest like heavy anticipation. ]
no subject
though maybe not the conventional family way. not judging by how her mouth goes a little dry and she must put conscious effort into making her tone businesslike. ]
Is that what you need?
[ something small shifts in their conversation here; a weight settles into her words and blankets her chest like heavy anticipation. ]