That's all right. [a kiss to her forehead, thumbs brushing back her hair again.] It's all right now. Everything's all right. [god, he is a mess - he reaches in to a pocket, pulling out a handkerchief and wiping at his face. he listens as she speaks, once again looking towards the man
and pausing.]
Abigail, is that...?
[okay, no. that's just rude of him. he makes a rueful grimace, wiping his face once more before - with an arm still wrapped tight around Abigail - addressing the man.]
Thank you. If there's anything I can do...a meal? Something?
[it's a weak offer, but it's heartfelt. he owes this man, regardless if it's...well.]
no subject
and pausing.]
Abigail, is that...?
[okay, no. that's just rude of him. he makes a rueful grimace, wiping his face once more before - with an arm still wrapped tight around Abigail - addressing the man.]
Thank you. If there's anything I can do...a meal? Something?
[it's a weak offer, but it's heartfelt. he owes this man, regardless if it's...well.]