[ And there it is, the answer (the tone) she initially expected. The answer she initially dreaded, because as much as she can understand the nuance to his tone doesn't mean that she wants him to associate it with her. It settles strangely in her belly, a sensation that makes her feel weirdly lightheaded as if she were the one at fault.
(She isn't, she knows she isn't, but Marc's tone doesn't make it easier for her. ]
Just a sec.
[ And because of that, she, equally, doesn't give him anything more. Only the sound and sight of her footsteps leading the two of them out of the cavern that led them down to that tree. Lottie completely misses the way he tries to glance back at all he progress they've made, too worried about how disinterested he sounds to think of anything more.
She swipes at her forehead, sighing, ]
Once we go down this curve we'll hit the rock.. Then you'll be at Highstorm.
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(She isn't, she knows she isn't, but Marc's tone doesn't make it easier for her. ]
Just a sec.
[ And because of that, she, equally, doesn't give him anything more. Only the sound and sight of her footsteps leading the two of them out of the cavern that led them down to that tree. Lottie completely misses the way he tries to glance back at all he progress they've made, too worried about how disinterested he sounds to think of anything more.
She swipes at her forehead, sighing, ]
Once we go down this curve we'll hit the rock.. Then you'll be at Highstorm.