[When he stands, does she glance his way for a second? Or is that just a coincidence, wishful thinking, a want for something they have no right to ask for? She shuffles her papers, repeats, repeats,
Loop doesn't answer. It hurts too much to say that they can't, they can't, they can't.
They're waiting under the tree, like always. One hand gripping their knees, the other still held loosely in the call sign, not quite willing to hang up until they're sure, he'll definitely come see them, he wouldn't leave them behind like this. They perk up once they see Siffrin's approach.]
If it isn't my stardust! What a surprise! [it sounds way more forced than usual, they're doing Bad, thanks. They clasp their hands together.] You can see me, can't you? We're both here? Come on, you can even sit next to me for once!
[they should just come out and say it but they feel dizzy, they feel sick, they're too scared to ask for something as blinding stupid as wanting touch right now]
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Loop doesn't answer. It hurts too much to say that they can't, they can't, they can't.
They're waiting under the tree, like always. One hand gripping their knees, the other still held loosely in the call sign, not quite willing to hang up until they're sure, he'll definitely come see them, he wouldn't leave them behind like this. They perk up once they see Siffrin's approach.]
If it isn't my stardust! What a surprise! [it sounds way more forced than usual, they're doing Bad, thanks. They clasp their hands together.] You can see me, can't you? We're both here? Come on, you can even sit next to me for once!
[they should just come out and say it but they feel dizzy, they feel sick, they're too scared to ask for something as blinding stupid as wanting touch right now]