[Slowly, she seems to accept what sounds very much like an apology, relaxing in increments like a cat whose ruffled fur has finally smoothed over. Yes, it's... it's better they focus on the positives here. Once distant from her heightened anxiety, she gives him a neutral expression -- not a smile, but nor is it unkind.
A vast improvement from the frown she'd worn a moment before.]
I have... Everyone who showed up to celebrate is precious to me. [It means the world to a girl who assumed her closest relationships would only be with her family. In a softer voice:] It's why I can't be angry.
[So she should be happy, she decides, no matter the social politics that have come into play. For now, it's her job to keep smiling]
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A vast improvement from the frown she'd worn a moment before.]
I have... Everyone who showed up to celebrate is precious to me. [It means the world to a girl who assumed her closest relationships would only be with her family. In a softer voice:] It's why I can't be angry.
[So she should be happy, she decides, no matter the social politics that have come into play. For now, it's her job to keep smiling]