Swiftcurrent Creek [M]Why don't you just go home

Arlette stayed in the embrace because it felt like he needed it. She did feel the light shudder and she hoped that it wasn't a bad thing. She only moved in a little tighter. She hoped that it would help him. That it would comfort him. "I can only praise you for letting it out," she returned. "Doesn't it feel a little relieving as well?," she asked curiously.

She noticed that he hadn't moved away yet, so she figured he needed the hug a little longer. She leaned her head against him, feeling the weight of his on her back. "You are welcome," she whispered, not sure why she was whispering. "I'm sorry that once again you have to feel this way because of other's actions."