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week four, sunday

[countermeasures]

[everything sucks.

here they are on the roof. jiuqing really doesn't know what to say, but - she knows that she doesn't want ruby to be alone right now. so when she spots her up here, she crosses over and puts a hand on her arm.

her feelings are a mixture of concern, grief, and sorrow.]

[petalbursts]

[ everything sucks indeed.

ruby is curled up on one of the patio couches, in front of the fire. knees pulled to her chest and head down.

she lifts her head when jiuqing arrives, emotions also a mix of grief and sorrow. ]

...Jiuqing

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Ruby.

[no "miss rose," this time.

she puts an arm around ruby's shoulders as she settles down next to her.]

I'm so sorry...

[petalbursts]

[ she leans against her, trying for a small smile and failing...

it's fine. ]

...thank...you...

[ she really is grateful to jiuqing for being here, being alone probably isn't for the best right now. ]

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[no, it really isn't.

jiuqing will hold on to her for now, then. she's not really sure what to say, but...

she's here.]

[petalbursts]

[ as they settle against each other, she eventually lets out a shaky breath...that she'd apparently been holding.

then she quietly starts to cry. ]

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[nooooo, ruby

jiuqing holds her through it, one hand coming up to her back to rub soothing circles there. she can let it out. bottling up her tears is not going to help matters at all.]

[petalbursts]

[ she's been trying hard to keep them in, especially during execution...but jiuqing has always had a comforting presence, and she feels safe here.

reaching up to hold onto jiuqing's arms, her grip firm, but not too tight.

after a few quiet sobs she takes a deep breath, letting it shakily, before slumping against her. the tears stop, but she's left feeling exhausted and sad.]

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[that tracks. exhaustion, sadness - honestly, it would be a little worrying if ruby wasn't feeling that. jiuqing's own feelings are a mix of protectiveness, and sympathy, and love (of the type for a family that doesn't suck, which i have to specify because jiuqing's birth family is awful).]

...I'm so sorry, Ruby.