[It is still something incredibly strange, to see her friend lacking in confidence, second-guessing herself if only for a moment. Perhaps it is only because Hilda has become more comfortable letting the mask slip in her presence, but the stress and scale of their current situation would be enough to shake anyone, she's certain.
Her brow furrows, and she turns to face her friend squarely, placing both hands on her shoulders now.]
Of course I am believing you. I know you did not make this up.
[How could she have? While it's always possible that one might lose or embellish details in a high-stress situation, this... this was not that, Petra was positive.]
I believe everything you have said— that's why I'm here. With you.
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[It is still something incredibly strange, to see her friend lacking in confidence, second-guessing herself if only for a moment. Perhaps it is only because Hilda has become more comfortable letting the mask slip in her presence, but the stress and scale of their current situation would be enough to shake anyone, she's certain.
Her brow furrows, and she turns to face her friend squarely, placing both hands on her shoulders now.]
Of course I am believing you. I know you did not make this up.
[How could she have? While it's always possible that one might lose or embellish details in a high-stress situation, this... this was not that, Petra was positive.]
I believe everything you have said— that's why I'm here. With you.