[ Her fear is palpable to Joshua, though it's easy enough to tell in this proximity that it isn't because of him. She seems to relax when he actually speaks, but he's surprised she was so scared at all. Had she been in that stressed of a mood? ]
Not to anybody, I'd hope.
[ His hand drops from her eyes to her waist, allowing him to properly hug her, a gentle enough nuzzle against her hair so that he doesn't actually mess it up this time.
He makes a guess, and it really is one, but considering this has practically been all they've spoken of lately... ]
Is that why you're upset? Stephanie wants you to concede?
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Not to anybody, I'd hope.
[ His hand drops from her eyes to her waist, allowing him to properly hug her, a gentle enough nuzzle against her hair so that he doesn't actually mess it up this time.
He makes a guess, and it really is one, but considering this has practically been all they've spoken of lately... ]
Is that why you're upset? Stephanie wants you to concede?