[ If he knew about his careless use of words despite them being aimed at himself, he'd hold the weight on his shoulders for days, weeks to come. Life had hardened his heart in a lot of ways to plenty of people and things, but it would always be tender for those that managed to worm their way through the cracks. Instead for the time being, he remains unaware of the similarities of what he'd said to what River had heard commented about her in the past.
It's the slight shake in her voice that has him straightening up, realizing that something is amiss. It's familiar in the sense that he'd heard turmoil in her voice throughout the night - but it's different now. There's a deeper seeded fear in the undercurrents of her voice reminding him of how she had sounded several weeks ago when she had cried out in the dining hall.
What had happened to her in her world?
Cassian only allows a beat of silence to follow her words that are quickly being blown away by the gentle breeze. ]
I believe you. You don't have to convince me.
[ He crosses the space between them, placing another marble a little ways from the one she's just set down. ]
no subject
It's the slight shake in her voice that has him straightening up, realizing that something is amiss. It's familiar in the sense that he'd heard turmoil in her voice throughout the night - but it's different now. There's a deeper seeded fear in the undercurrents of her voice reminding him of how she had sounded several weeks ago when she had cried out in the dining hall.
What had happened to her in her world?
Cassian only allows a beat of silence to follow her words that are quickly being blown away by the gentle breeze. ]
I believe you. You don't have to convince me.
[ He crosses the space between them, placing another marble a little ways from the one she's just set down. ]
...Is there a way I can help you?