[at the touch, he probably could expect her reaction. turning a little more towards him, looking for a comforting presence. for consolation, for security. she needs him here, and Helena is glad that he's one of the few people in this school she couldn't possibly lie to - she used to think that number was greater, but now, she doesn't know.]
I don't think I can bear being odious to them....to anyone. My heart already wants to shatter as it is.
[to perform a greater lie requires more strength than she has.]
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I don't think I can bear being odious to them....to anyone. My heart already wants to shatter as it is.
[to perform a greater lie requires more strength than she has.]