She can't quell the twitch that passes through her when he takes her hand what, what is this, for a moment she can't do anything but stare down at it, though she doesn't resist it.
This would be the worst thing, the absolute worst, if it had come from anyone else. An expression of pity, or a subconscious gesture of guiding her around like a dog. But Rush doesn't just do this, in fact he makes a supreme point of avoiding it, so why-
It's unfathomable. She cannot fathom.
But it's also something he hasn't extended ever before, and she's in no position to refuse it. Not after today.
She allows him to walk her along. It does help a little. She begrudgingly admits to herself. It's weird and awkward and WEIRD but it's gonna keep her upright and in the right direction. She maintains a sort of detached tone of voice to play-act normal. "Is that what I am?" She grimaces to herself. "Unhurt?"
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This would be the worst thing, the absolute worst, if it had come from anyone else. An expression of pity, or a subconscious gesture of guiding her around like a dog. But Rush doesn't just do this, in fact he makes a supreme point of avoiding it, so why-
It's unfathomable. She cannot fathom.
But it's also something he hasn't extended ever before, and she's in no position to refuse it. Not after today.
She allows him to walk her along. It does help a little. She begrudgingly admits to herself. It's weird and awkward and WEIRD but it's gonna keep her upright and in the right direction. She maintains a sort of detached tone of voice to play-act normal. "Is that what I am?" She grimaces to herself. "Unhurt?"