[It helps, knowing he knows that she can read him and see how worried he is about her reaction to the story he has to tell. Sometimes having to hide her reactions or having to fake being surprised is exhausting.
She had intended to let his hand go once they were sitting, but now that they are and she sees how afraid he is, she keeps it, squeezes it lightly to encourage him.]
Won't make you. But... it's okay, to tell. To share burden.
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She had intended to let his hand go once they were sitting, but now that they are and she sees how afraid he is, she keeps it, squeezes it lightly to encourage him.]
Won't make you. But... it's okay, to tell. To share burden.