[He can’t help his sudden protective instinct, allowing her to turn away from the side and hide in his chest. But Ben — Ben is looking aroubd. It isn’t hard for him to ubderstand what he is seeing, and it subconsciously makes him hug the small girl just a little tighter.
He doesn’t completely understand — but he can sympathize. The mess brings up unpleasant memories of his father, but he has gotten good at shoving them downward. Instead, he slowly sinks to the floor, arms still wrapped around Kira’s smaller form.]
It’s ok.
[His voice cracks slightly as his eyes spot the tally marks. How long had she been alone? What was this dream trying to tell him?]
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He doesn’t completely understand — but he can sympathize. The mess brings up unpleasant memories of his father, but he has gotten good at shoving them downward. Instead, he slowly sinks to the floor, arms still wrapped around Kira’s smaller form.]
It’s ok.
[His voice cracks slightly as his eyes spot the tally marks. How long had she been alone? What was this dream trying to tell him?]
It’s going to be ok.