she probably should reassure kate that the people here won't judge her, won't look at her as a monster; would if anything be reluctant to see her that way even with these suspicions. but she has been paranoid and suspicious for a long time, and she isn't sure enough in any of that.
instead, she'll carefully put a hand on her shoulder.]
I'm frightened, too. [she tries not to show it, if she can help it.] But I will do my best to defend you.
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I know. I don't want them to think I'm a monster, either. But the suspicion will be inevitable.
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But... I'm glad that you're here right now, Laudna.
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she probably should reassure kate that the people here won't judge her, won't look at her as a monster; would if anything be reluctant to see her that way even with these suspicions. but she has been paranoid and suspicious for a long time, and she isn't sure enough in any of that.
instead, she'll carefully put a hand on her shoulder.]
I'm frightened, too. [she tries not to show it, if she can help it.] But I will do my best to defend you.
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... Thank you.
I know it might not mean as much from a child, but... I'll do the same for you.
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[she understands a little more about the things laudna does and doesn't find threatening.]
Friends can make all the difference in these matters, I think.