[There's shock in her expression and, for a moment, her grip on his sleeve tightens.
Her denial that she needs to be protected was a reflexive one. She's strong enough to not need protection and yet...
It has also been some time since she's had anyone to protect her. And, well. She's not sure what to do about it so she looks down and just makes a vague sound of agreement.]
Mm.
[But she's now holding onto your sleeve so tightly someone would have to pry her fingers off to get her to let go. But now she's also curious...]
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Her denial that she needs to be protected was a reflexive one. She's strong enough to not need protection and yet...
It has also been some time since she's had anyone to protect her. And, well. She's not sure what to do about it so she looks down and just makes a vague sound of agreement.]
Mm.
[But she's now holding onto your sleeve so tightly someone would have to pry her fingers off to get her to let go. But now she's also curious...]
Is Uncle Shen a father?