( an 𝘪nhale through her nose )
apologize . for our recent dispute . you were 𝙧ight , i shouldn’t have challenged your position in that way ⸺ we all play our part in what needs to be done
( authority is * 𝑣isible under the other’s red gaze . lorna seems hesitant at first , hand leaving the leader’s shoulder before she speaks up )
i wanted to .. ( .. )
⠀(⠀⠀stiffened under the touch , ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ nearly flinching—can't help it. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ looking at her , ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ brow raised behind the visor.⠀⠀) ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ i do as of now. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ what is it ?̲
“ please , you &. those cards ⸺ with the way you defy 𝑓𝑎𝑡𝑒 ? ”
she seems tempted . 𝑐learly . thoughtful eyes narrowing at the card between his fingers . lorna clears her throat .
( .. )
lorna clicks with her tongue , a reproachful ‘ 𝙩𝙨𝙠 ‘ . maroon droplets cover her finger before she pulls it away from 𝙩orn flesh .
“ or to lie to me . so spill ; what happened ? ”
“ fine or not . i thought you knew 𝒷etter than such recklessness . “
hand placed on other’s mien with a force that makes a 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑑 cheek turn towards her line of sight ⸺ ( .. )
( eyes practically 𝑠parkling at the prospect ⸺ the given opportunity to finally 𝒸atch some time with her older sister )
what are you reading ? i can read with you i’m 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 good at that * 😁