( a nod ! )
Pretty sure !!
I just need a bit of time to think— and then I’ll get back with an answer? It just wouldn’t be right if I lied by accident! Not at all!
( oh. yikes. that’s going to be some consoling later on. )
… thank you. That’s all I’m asking for. Promise.
I— um. Really don’t have an answer for you on the other question right now.
( arms in her cardigan’s pockets, both going back and forth. )
( inhale. exhale. stay calm. breathe— yeah! Breathe!! Think this through, Lacey !! )
… I think you’re making me realize a lot of things and I /really/ don’t know what to think right now..??
Th. This is!!! Very new, dad!!
S-so! Please just relax for a moment! And /don’t/ —