Arrow Lake trommelschlag

Normally, sympathy made her uncomfortable; she never knew how to respond, and she definitely didn't want anyone feeling sorry for her, but she found she didn't feel that way now. For some reason, it was different coming from Mahler. His words didn't cause any discomfort--they only soothed the sadness, even if just a little. Thank you, she said quietly, leaning into his lingering touch. 

Her gaze found the ground in front of them once the unexpectedly comforting moment passed, and she listened quietly to his offer. At first, she wanted to decline, feeling uneasy about being that vulnerable around him. She would be pretty incapacitated while giving birth. But she realized she was being stupid and stubborn; obviously she could trust him, and his offer was actually kind of a relief, like some of the stress was eased by knowing he had done this before and would be there to help her. She'd like to say she didn't need help, but Taki had a feeling she would not be thinking that in the moment when she was in pain and didn't know what to expect. I would appreciate that, she answered, a grateful smile gracing her lips for a brief second before it was gone just as quickly.