{ weren't we just talking about how none of us know each other that well?

it doesn't show, but it almost comes like a punch to the gut. a cold feeling of knowing another person who doesn't have the same burden, if this is all he remembers. her smile doesn't falter, still small and simple and unchanging. }

I arrived last night. It was rather unfortunate timing, but I have hit the ground sliding. { r u n n i n g } I did not wish to remain useless.

{ but the compliment this time has her eyes dipping down, noting the clothes she was given from 'home' to bring here. a small reminder of a person she had come to know as family. unlike before with the knowledge he doesn't remember as much as she does, this time her smile does seem to tinge with something close to sadness. }

Thank you. It was not my first choice of apparel, but I have grown accustomed to it over the past few months. { her hand reaches out to brush along the sleeve, before he holds the papers to her chest. } But it is a relief to see another familiar face.