[She has no idea how to answer this question, because it's not something that would ever occur to her to explain. But the way he asks it does remind her of something. Or rather, someone. A Literature Club friend who was always on the defensive, always assuming she had to be ready to fight even when she was somewhere safe.
She tilts her head to rest her cheek in her hand, averting her eyes thoughtfully.] Well, because being upset is no fun. And someone being nice usually can't fix whatever made you upset, but I think it's worth it to be nice anyway! Sometimes it feels a little better just to hear someone say something, you know?
[You never know when a little kindness will be just what someone needs!]
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[She has no idea how to answer this question, because it's not something that would ever occur to her to explain. But the way he asks it does remind her of something. Or rather, someone. A Literature Club friend who was always on the defensive, always assuming she had to be ready to fight even when she was somewhere safe.
She tilts her head to rest her cheek in her hand, averting her eyes thoughtfully.] Well, because being upset is no fun. And someone being nice usually can't fix whatever made you upset, but I think it's worth it to be nice anyway! Sometimes it feels a little better just to hear someone say something, you know?
[You never know when a little kindness will be just what someone needs!]