You know what helps? Think of them as little flies buzzing around your head. [ She nods once, with an outward flip of her wrist. ] 'Cause flies can't empathize.
[ Suzanne wishes she had another drink to offer this woman, since it seems like she could stand to cool off, also. She's a little ashamed that she got upset so quickly, she aims to be on her best behavior -- but, really, it's hard not to get emotional when so much is going on that still hasn't sunk in yet.
She tries to return the favor, anyway, reaching forward as if to put her hand on Sarah's shoulder, but then she withdraws it and crosses her arms over her chest so she's holding each elbow. ]
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[ Suzanne wishes she had another drink to offer this woman, since it seems like she could stand to cool off, also. She's a little ashamed that she got upset so quickly, she aims to be on her best behavior -- but, really, it's hard not to get emotional when so much is going on that still hasn't sunk in yet.
She tries to return the favor, anyway, reaching forward as if to put her hand on Sarah's shoulder, but then she withdraws it and crosses her arms over her chest so she's holding each elbow. ]
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