[For some reason, him calling her even by her family name is enough to bring her out of her momentary daze. She starts and takes in a small gasp. He wasn't doing a very good job of concealing his concern. Not from her at least.]
No, you're right you're not, I-- [She let out another breath and opened her eyes. She let the sound of his voice ground her in reality and let her arms fall to her sides.] You're not doing anything wrong. You haven't--
[She stopped herself, and took a deep breath. She needed to calm down, regain her composure, regain control. Being vulnerable, being weak, it was something that she refused to let herself be. As long as she was in control no one could ever take advantage of her, even if they thought they were. She looked at him and smiled as reassuringly as she could.]
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No, you're right you're not, I-- [She let out another breath and opened her eyes. She let the sound of his voice ground her in reality and let her arms fall to her sides.] You're not doing anything wrong. You haven't--
[She stopped herself, and took a deep breath. She needed to calm down, regain her composure, regain control. Being vulnerable, being weak, it was something that she refused to let herself be. As long as she was in control no one could ever take advantage of her, even if they thought they were. She looked at him and smiled as reassuringly as she could.]