[Let it be known that she has a hand covering her forehead,and is turned away slightly so that no one can walk by and see how mortified she looks.]
I didn't say that I didn't like it. Moving on...
[Ah, the tone shift. She's expecting it eventually — it sobers her. She takes a mom to respond.]
The tribes are beginning to stabilize things on their own. I'm not sure if they'll need me as much from now on. And besides, you and Alana need me more. I can stay close to home. I swear.
[Zero hates when she reassures her without knowing an outcome, so she doesn't try to. But staying in Mother's Embrace? That was easy enough. The world would have to fare without her for now.]
It's not always comfortable, but it's not all bad either. We have allies - friends - everywhere too. It's your choice. You're doing all of the... heavy lifting. I understand why you're worried.
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I didn't say that I didn't like it.
Moving on...
[Ah, the tone shift. She's expecting it eventually — it sobers her. She takes a mom to respond.]
The tribes are beginning to stabilize things on their own.
I'm not sure if they'll need me as much from now on.
And besides, you and Alana need me more. I can stay close to home. I swear.
[Zero hates when she reassures her without knowing an outcome, so she doesn't try to. But staying in Mother's Embrace? That was easy enough. The world would have to fare without her for now.]
It's not always comfortable, but it's not all bad either. We have allies - friends - everywhere too. It's your choice. You're doing all of the... heavy lifting. I understand why you're worried.