[ Don't mention it, Octavia nearly says, but hadn't that been the point? She waffles awkwardly at the end of Rey's cot instead, looking as indecisive as she feels as she shoves her hands into the pockets of her jeans. A bad attempt to appear casual, all things considered.
As it turns out, wanting acknowledgment is easier than accepting it when it's offered. ]
Like I said, he'll be back. [ Eventually, she settles on that. It should bring some comfort, if nothing else, and her job here is done. Before she steps away, she adds, ] Let me know if you need anything.
[ She can't exactly trust that Rey will, but the offer is there and on the table. ]
tmw you forget to write a concluding tag
As it turns out, wanting acknowledgment is easier than accepting it when it's offered. ]
Like I said, he'll be back. [ Eventually, she settles on that. It should bring some comfort, if nothing else, and her job here is done. Before she steps away, she adds, ] Let me know if you need anything.
[ She can't exactly trust that Rey will, but the offer is there and on the table. ]