[His response, in turn, surprises her a bit. Not that she'd necessarily expect him to leave her hanging there, but rather than a further expression of his disapproval, it's one of caring.]
[Not that there's much comfort to be had, really, but it's something. And it's a lot better than some things he COULD have said.]
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[Not that there's much comfort to be had, really, but it's something. And it's a lot better than some things he COULD have said.]
okay