[ava was not gifted with great sympathy, but it's easy to find. does the flattery help? she's not used to it.]
That's very sweet. It's just the side-effect of an accident, actually. I've used my abilities for a long time, but frankly, not always for as good a cause.
[if she had wherewithal or, you know, a mirror, she'd know she was blushing. instead, she's just leaned over the dining room table, chewing a carrot stick, unclear why her thoughts are fuzzed at the edges.]
You really don't need to apologize for anything. You're looking after him, right? Unless the doctor's staying over? Must be hands full.
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[how else to put it.]
Thought I'd check in, but don't worry about replying if you're busy getting sorted out, still. The doc patch you two up all right? How's your fella?
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[ She remembers — of course she remembers, when Ava had phased through the door. ]
i'm alright. rupert's on the mend, but we're taking things slowly.
and i'm sorry, i meant to reach out soon to say thank you. if you hadn't gotten to us when you did
[ The message splits, like it's too much for her to think about. She swerves, rather than follow the thought through to its implied conclusion. ]
you were amazing. i've never seen anything like that before.
i'm sure you hear that a lot.
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That's very sweet. It's just the side-effect of an accident, actually. I've used my abilities for a long time, but frankly, not always for as good a cause.
[if she had wherewithal or, you know, a mirror, she'd know she was blushing. instead, she's just leaned over the dining room table, chewing a carrot stick, unclear why her thoughts are fuzzed at the edges.]
You really don't need to apologize for anything. You're looking after him, right? Unless the doctor's staying over? Must be hands full.