" yeeeep . i could tell . " a giggle . " don't worry ! i'm pretty good at leading the conversation ! "
patting her shoulder . trying to comfort her . " how is Jackson ? "
yeah, but im a better shot than most of the grown men you have patrolling.. and you know it’s true! we’d have a better chance at keepin’ the fuckers away if you’d just let me help.
Maria is strict for a reason , Ellie . good reason . 'sides , lettin' a * kid patrol sets a precedent . you think you're the only one beggin' to pitch in ?
“ do what? talk to people? ” a brief pause. “ ..no. not really. ”
awkwardly shuffling to get comfortable, unknowingly fidgeting with her digits. “ oh.. im okay.. ”
" . . . you don't do this very often , do you ? " she jokes . still smiling . and then giving her a playful shoulder nudge . " about you , silly ! how are you ? "
" hii ! " smiling up at her . scooting over so Ellie can sit next to her . " i just saw you over there ! it's been a while , so . . . y'know . wanted to talk to you ! "