Muted Sociality (Reboot) (Open)

@Elder-God-Whisper

Graye flinched at Meghan's hand but quickly relaxed. She was now just just hiccuping with the remnants of her cryng

She gently rubbed Graye's back, offering silent encouragement.

Graye wiped her eyes and mumbled, "Sorry…"

Meghan shook her head and pulled out a small notebook. Why?

Graye mumbled while looking away, "'Cause you had to see me like this. When I'm weak." She practically spat the last word.

Meghan's eyes narrowed slightly. Why do you think this is weakness?

Graye closed her eyes as if in pain, trying to shove surfacing memories away. "It doesn't matter…" she choked out.

Meghan frowned. 'Yes it does,' she thought. Instead of writing it, she just wrapped her arms around Graye and squeezed her in a tight hug.

Graye sniffled then began to sob into Meghan's shoulder. She squeezed the other girl tightly.

Meghan rubbed Graye's back in a soothing motion. If she had the words to say, they would be spilling out of her lips to comfort her new friend.

Graye stayed there for a while before calming down. Finally, she pulled back, wiping her eyes. "Thanks."

You're welcome, Meghan signed slowly so that Graye could understand it easier.

Graye smiled and took a deep breath. "Maybe we should get to class now."

Yes. Meghan stood up and offered her hand down to Graye with a smile.

Graye took it and stood up, wiping the last of her tears away as they walked out of the closet.