[a baton pass. Something she's so familiar with.

she smiles and wraps her arms around him. There was a lot they probably should talk about, especially regarding timing and honestly and... well... recklessness between the two of them. But at the very least, she could understand this.

And she was optimistic that somehow they were going to get through it.'

... Alright. Please depend on me. I'll make sure we get through this.

And next time-- ask first. I know you were following the "it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission" mantra, but really.