My intention was only to assemble context, not to pry into painful memories.
( She decided, at some point, that apologising when she has no feeling of regret and sincerity to offer is not right. It is not that there a negative response in her to that, no frustration for that absence, only the recognition of the shortfall and awareness of how she might have felt as a concept. )
Should you wish to, only.
( Holding the basket steady against her body with one arm, she gently squeezes Cosima's forearm. An emulation of comfort, of something, all cognitive and mechanical; there is no impulsivity in her, for better or worse. The decision behind the action is underlined as she turns and briskly moves maybe ten meters away.
She makes sure Cosima is ready and okay to go before she flings a couple of pieces at her - well-aimed but slow throws, the arch easy to track. )
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( There is a moment of pause. )
My intention was only to assemble context, not to pry into painful memories.
( She decided, at some point, that apologising when she has no feeling of regret and sincerity to offer is not right. It is not that there a negative response in her to that, no frustration for that absence, only the recognition of the shortfall and awareness of how she might have felt as a concept. )
Should you wish to, only.
( Holding the basket steady against her body with one arm, she gently squeezes Cosima's forearm. An emulation of comfort, of something, all cognitive and mechanical; there is no impulsivity in her, for better or worse. The decision behind the action is underlined as she turns and briskly moves maybe ten meters away.
She makes sure Cosima is ready and okay to go before she flings a couple of pieces at her - well-aimed but slow throws, the arch easy to track. )