[ Breaks her heart a little, seeing Emily try to compose herself like that. Andy knows it's because it matters to her — to be strong where people can see her. To hide the fact that she's struggling. It must have taken a lot for her to show even this much vulnerability to someone else. Especially someone like Andy, who only met her two months ago — still a mystery, despite all the ways that they've become close. ]
Wait here a minute.
[ It feels a bit strange to pull away now, to separate from Emily after everything that's happened — but it'll only be a moment that she's gone, slipping out the door for a few minutes before she's back again, gesturing from the doorway for Emily to follow her. Outside, the hall and reception area are temporarily empty — who knows what Andy said to the volunteers, or what silly errand she invented for them, but for the moment, the coast is clear. She can guide Emily out, her hand on the other woman's opposite shoulder, keeping her close and shielded as they leave the clinic behind for the day.
If Emily wants to talk on the walk to her apartment, then Andy's willing to talk — but she's content all the same to walk in silence. It's all details, and nothing so important as getting Emily home. ]
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Wait here a minute.
[ It feels a bit strange to pull away now, to separate from Emily after everything that's happened — but it'll only be a moment that she's gone, slipping out the door for a few minutes before she's back again, gesturing from the doorway for Emily to follow her. Outside, the hall and reception area are temporarily empty — who knows what Andy said to the volunteers, or what silly errand she invented for them, but for the moment, the coast is clear. She can guide Emily out, her hand on the other woman's opposite shoulder, keeping her close and shielded as they leave the clinic behind for the day.
If Emily wants to talk on the walk to her apartment, then Andy's willing to talk — but she's content all the same to walk in silence. It's all details, and nothing so important as getting Emily home. ]