[It was the surprised jolt that made him suddenly aware of the braveness of his action (and how close she was now that she had his shoulders and he had her waist), and he glanced at her out of the corner of his eyes when she stiffened. For a moment, for fear of maybe crossing some kind of line, he debated pulling away... but then she relaxed, and he allowed his are to rest without movement]
I know it is.
[He paused, taking a moment to revel in the... well, moment, before he piped in again cheerfully]
Is that crazy woman who used to yell at you all the time still working here?
[Action]
I know it is.
[He paused, taking a moment to revel in the... well, moment, before he piped in again cheerfully]
Is that crazy woman who used to yell at you all the time still working here?