[It's a relief to know that her thoughts are shared, and she nods in agreement - her expression tensing once more. Golden eyes then flicking back over to him when he mentions they're the same, her brows furrowing when he then mentions his family. She can only imagine what that's like, to see those you love working hard for something, only to get that torn away.
It's... frustrating. It's so frustrating and upsetting that if Lapis were the type to emote more, she would just be screaming into her hands. Instead she forces herself to stay calm, her focus still on him as she listens. Getting justice... that's what she wants most. Lapis has never been particularly forgiving.
But then she finds herself blinking almost owlishly when his hand is placed on top of her, and while some of the tension eases from her body at the comforting squeeze, she still seems surprised. She isn't used to people touching her, but after a moment, she turns her hand around to gently hold his and squeeze slightly in return. Her expression unchanging for a moment, before she manages to smile softly.]
Thank you, John. I'll make sure to do my very best to help.
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Yeah. I've been making sure she's resting.
[It's a relief to know that her thoughts are shared, and she nods in agreement - her expression tensing once more. Golden eyes then flicking back over to him when he mentions they're the same, her brows furrowing when he then mentions his family. She can only imagine what that's like, to see those you love working hard for something, only to get that torn away.
It's... frustrating. It's so frustrating and upsetting that if Lapis were the type to emote more, she would just be screaming into her hands. Instead she forces herself to stay calm, her focus still on him as she listens. Getting justice... that's what she wants most. Lapis has never been particularly forgiving.
But then she finds herself blinking almost owlishly when his hand is placed on top of her, and while some of the tension eases from her body at the comforting squeeze, she still seems surprised. She isn't used to people touching her, but after a moment, she turns her hand around to gently hold his and squeeze slightly in return. Her expression unchanging for a moment, before she manages to smile softly.]
Thank you, John. I'll make sure to do my very best to help.