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[fortune_sought]

[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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[fortune_sought]

[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]

[bonnypiperlad]

[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.

[fortune_sought]

[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]

[bonnypiperlad]

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.]