[when they take their seats on the couch, jiuqing settles in at his side like it's as natural to her as breathing. this week, it is. next week... who knows?]
For a place that's supposed to be... adjusting itself to fit what we want or need... it's not doing a very good job of it.
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[ just going to quietly guide them over to the couch to have a more comfortable sit down. ]
As if to hammer everything home... it's a low blow, but that's all this place is.
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For a place that's supposed to be... adjusting itself to fit what we want or need... it's not doing a very good job of it.
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[ he looks downwards. ]
I am afraid of what this place will make all of us. [ softer, private almost: ] What it will make me.
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[she reaches over to take his hand. it's still touch week, but honestly, she'd probably still do this for him even if it wasn't.]
You're stronger than this place is, Percy. I know you are.