It was the simplest, most direct to his statement. Even if he did not require one. In many ways it echoed her previous one. He did not think he could touch her, only they just had. Jack thought she should not be here, yet here she was.
It seemed the obvious answer.
Reinette's hands lifted from the bed to rest on her legs, curling tighting there to prevent her from reaching out as Jack stumbled. She was uncertain of a great many things still, but a few seemed clear. And bracing his fall in that moment? Reinette suspected it would hurt more than it would heal.
She could feel where her nails cut half moons into her skin through the fabric of her gown. It was the only evidence of the tension her body carried. Everywhere else was smooth, and relaxed.
She said nothing to his thanks. She was a great part of what had caused this and the words did not sit right with her. Instead she merely met Jack's gaze, her own warm and unwavering.
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Date: 2010-03-24 03:31 am (UTC)It was the simplest, most direct to his statement. Even if he did not require one. In many ways it echoed her previous one. He did not think he could touch her, only they just had. Jack thought she should not be here, yet here she was.
It seemed the obvious answer.
Reinette's hands lifted from the bed to rest on her legs, curling tighting there to prevent her from reaching out as Jack stumbled. She was uncertain of a great many things still, but a few seemed clear. And bracing his fall in that moment? Reinette suspected it would hurt more than it would heal.
She could feel where her nails cut half moons into her skin through the fabric of her gown. It was the only evidence of the tension her body carried. Everywhere else was smooth, and relaxed.
She said nothing to his thanks. She was a great part of what had caused this and the words did not sit right with her. Instead she merely met Jack's gaze, her own warm and unwavering.