[Nadine sighs. Sure, things could be worse. This world, this city could be worse. They're relatively safe, they're well out of the way of whatever designs various world leaders have on them and the Singularity. But it still sucks.
She reaches out to ruffle his hair lightly, offering a tired little smile. She has missed their closeness, and wonders why she kept him at such a distance. Ever since her first night in this world, Lloyd's been a comfort. But she's supposed to be stronger than this, and maybe a part of her just didn't want to let Lloyd see how rattled she's been, how undone.
But she needs to stop treating other adults like they're children.]
And it's probably going to keep sucking for a while. But as long as we're still around, we've got a chance to make it a little bit better. Things are going to work out, Lloyd. I know it's been tough, and I know you've probably been feeling a little bit...lost, this last month. But is is going to get better.
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[Nadine sighs. Sure, things could be worse. This world, this city could be worse. They're relatively safe, they're well out of the way of whatever designs various world leaders have on them and the Singularity. But it still sucks.
She reaches out to ruffle his hair lightly, offering a tired little smile. She has missed their closeness, and wonders why she kept him at such a distance. Ever since her first night in this world, Lloyd's been a comfort. But she's supposed to be stronger than this, and maybe a part of her just didn't want to let Lloyd see how rattled she's been, how undone.
But she needs to stop treating other adults like they're children.]
And it's probably going to keep sucking for a while. But as long as we're still around, we've got a chance to make it a little bit better. Things are going to work out, Lloyd. I know it's been tough, and I know you've probably been feeling a little bit...lost, this last month. But is is going to get better.