[His tone is softer now, and after a moment, he reaches across the table to put one of his hands over one of hers and squeeze it. Briefly, gently, before pulling back to pick up his drink again.]
It's complicated, but it's gonna work out! We're doing fine so far, right? And no way am I covering up my mirrors . . . how would I do my hair?
[He laughs and goes back to his drink, managing a sip around his smile. There's a sense of relief he can feel in the air, and he wants to soak in it and enjoy all of this while they can. And maybe it's true—it'll work out. It'll totally work out!
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[His tone is softer now, and after a moment, he reaches across the table to put one of his hands over one of hers and squeeze it. Briefly, gently, before pulling back to pick up his drink again.]
It's complicated, but it's gonna work out! We're doing fine so far, right? And no way am I covering up my mirrors . . . how would I do my hair?
[He laughs and goes back to his drink, managing a sip around his smile. There's a sense of relief he can feel in the air, and he wants to soak in it and enjoy all of this while they can. And maybe it's true—it'll work out. It'll totally work out!
He feels more and more like it will.]