[It does surprise her. Rin's shoulders shift, eyes widening slightly at the sudden display of emotion. They soften just as quickly.
That feels like too tender a wound to pry into.
It speaks of a connection made after the fact, or maybe one so deeply buried it was only remembered after the fact. Despite that if this Clarissa was erased from existence, even from photographs, Alex shouldn't remember her in the first place.
None of that, none of the thoughts running through Rin's mind need to be said right now.
There are a few other things she could say instead, but for now Rin's going to reach out and just brace a hand on Alex's shoulder. It's a gesture that's meant to be supportive.]
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That feels like too tender a wound to pry into.
It speaks of a connection made after the fact, or maybe one so deeply buried it was only remembered after the fact. Despite that if this Clarissa was erased from existence, even from photographs, Alex shouldn't remember her in the first place.
None of that, none of the thoughts running through Rin's mind need to be said right now.
There are a few other things she could say instead, but for now Rin's going to reach out and just brace a hand on Alex's shoulder. It's a gesture that's meant to be supportive.]