luministi | [012]

[when Sophie turns on her CAT, her expression is neutral--very carefully so. on the surface, she seems normal, but someone looking closely might notice that her eyes are a bit red and puffy. otherwise, she has a blue shawl wrapped around her shoulders and is seated on the sofa in her townhome. as soon as she begins to speak, that neutral expression goes out the window, and her bitterness is clear]

Since they've so graciously given us some time to ourselves, I think we should use it wisely. It's been cold all day, and--knowing this town--that means it'll be worse tomorrow. I suggest everyone visit the stores and prepare for that. Also, I am going to knit hats and gloves with protective charms in them for anyone who is interested. If you'd like some, please stop by my townhome so I can take measurements.

[she pauses] And...to everyone who... [but her voice catches in her throat, and she lets it trail off. she swallows hard before adding, quickly, her voice thick:] Oh, nevermind! [she quickly shuts off her CAT]

[filtered to Kanaya]

[she takes a moment to collect herself before sending out another message, keeping her tone as businesslike as she can do] I know we met under rather...false pretenses. But if you do know how to knit, and you wouldn't mind, I could use your help. Would you like to?

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What!? [she gapes--but it's mainly because she can't believe he worked out how she's really feeling. she's not ready to admit that, though. and not only that, but the implication that she's playing into the town's hands by being mad at the Doctor just makes her even more furious] That's--that's nonsense!

[the kettle chooses that moment to begin to go off. Sophie stands abruptly, turning her back on him] I have to get the tea!

[her voice is full of tears, and as she rushes out of the room with her back still to him, they begin to run down her face]

Sophie! Sophie, wait! [But then she turns and runs out of the room. And even though he knows the excuse for it is valid enough, he's still kicking himself just a bit for making her cry.]

Och. I'd not meant...

[He hesitates for a moment, torn between following her and giving her her space. Following wins out, and he goes into the kitchen after her. Or at least as far as the doorway.]

Sophie? Look, I'm sorry. Are ye all right?

[Sophie's hand is shaking as she pours out the water into cups. she doesn't look at him for a moment, but then she sets the kettle back on the range, and she turns to him with a face full of tears--and frustration]

Of course I'm not all right! My husband is missing, my son is stuck as a kitten, and because of this town, I couldn't even remember--!

[but her tirade loses its steam, and with one more shout of frustration, she dissolves briefly into sobs]

When I get my hands on them, it'll be green slime for them! I'll find a way to make them--!

[Quietly, Jamie reaches out to put a hand on her arm, squeezing it gently.]

We'll find a way to fix it, Sophie. Somehow.

[she nods, sniffling as she struggles to stop herself from crying. she's not very successful, and he'll feel her shoulders still shaking with her sobs] Yes. We have to. It's just...been so long...

[Clearly that's not enough to comfort her, but maybe a hug will - if she allows it.]

Aye, but don't things there stay the same while you're away from it? You'll still be able to get back and find Howl again, and figure out how to turn Morgan back as well.

[she does allow it, gratefully. after the happiness of that experiment, she feels terribly lonely now, and it's good to have a friend. her sobs slow, and she nods at his question, bringing her arms tentatively around him as well as he hugs her. she needs that comfort right now]

Yes. I will--of course I will! [she sighs, frustrated with herself] Jamie...thank you. I... [she trails off, not sure what to say]

[He's happy to hold her as long as she likes, knowing she could use the support, but he does let go the moment she pulls away, having no wish to make her any more unhappy than he's already done by holding on too long.]

Look, it's alright, Sophie. Ye miss them, and there's no shame in that. I'm sorry if I said anything to make it worse.

[it takes her a moment to pull away. once she has, she wipes her eyes and shakes her head] No, you're... [she cringes but admits with a sigh:] You're right. I miss them, but...it's not the Doctor's fault that they're not here.

Oh, the tea! [she turns as she realises, quickly putting the teabags in the cups of water to steep]

Aye. And we'll figure a way to get ye back to them, Sophie. We will. [Maybe now that she's admitted that, it's a step towards talking with the Doctor again - but he suspects it's better not to push. Instead, he goes to take the tray with the tea things.] Hey, let me help ye with that.

[That way, they can go back to the living room, have some tea, and talk about other things. With luck, that'll help Sophie feel a little better about everything else.]

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