Jade Fern Grove All the small things

For a moment, neither of them spoke, but then Sarah broke the silence and got straight to the worst of it.  That was good.  Maia in no way would have been able to bring it up, knowing it was Sarah who had brought the news in the first place.

Yeah, um. Her voice was tight, but she managed to keep herself together this time.  I'm glad you're okay.  And here.  She'd fallen apart to Terance, and later with Charon.  When she got home, no doubt she'd cry to Wraen too.  But she couldn't fall apart in front of Sarah, no matter what.

Are you going to stay here? She asked, her tone still a little high but she at least kept her voice from mostly shaking so it was good.  She hoped so, Maia felt better knowing Terance had someone.  But she didn't know if after everything Sarah had other plans.