[ She watches him watching the desk for that long moment, recognizing in his expression approximately the same things that she's feeling right now. Or at least somewhat similar, in many parts. They neither of them had the most functional examples of how to be parents, or the sort of lives suited to finding out regardless. The idea of being responsible for a life, of being that utterly tied to one place for so long.
Her breath is coming shaky and faster than she wants, but for the moment she's still fairly under control. Freaking out more than a little internally, but they tend to figure things out. They're good at figuring things out. This won't be any different, right? ] I don't know, there's so much -
[ Glancing around the workshop, at everything that's become such an indicator of safety and comfort to her. That she's able to say this next part without real hesitation or consideration is a fairly big deal, really. ] I am safe. I know that, but this is. It's really big.
are you going to bully me into accepting compliments now too
Her breath is coming shaky and faster than she wants, but for the moment she's still fairly under control. Freaking out more than a little internally, but they tend to figure things out. They're good at figuring things out. This won't be any different, right? ] I don't know, there's so much -
[ Glancing around the workshop, at everything that's become such an indicator of safety and comfort to her. That she's able to say this next part without real hesitation or consideration is a fairly big deal, really. ] I am safe. I know that, but this is. It's really big.