[Bethany slowly, casually (...she hopes) unlinks her arm from Nathaniel's and takes a step back, before bending down and scooping Pearl up in her arms for puppy cuddles.
She knew, of course, that this conversation was inevitable, but she had hoped to put it off for a little while longer. A month, maybe? Or is that hoping a little too much? Yes it is, Beth, keep dreaming. Garrett's shift into Overprotective Big Brother mode is plain to see, and she suppresses a groan. Please, big bro, not today. Not now.]
Hi, Garrett. [SO CASUAL. She cradles the dog in her arms, thankful for a reason to avoid looking at either of them.] Yes, hello, sweetheart. Are you out for a walk today, hm?
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She knew, of course, that this conversation was inevitable, but she had hoped to put it off for a little while longer. A month, maybe? Or is that hoping a little too much?
Yes it is, Beth, keep dreaming.Garrett's shift into Overprotective Big Brother mode is plain to see, and she suppresses a groan. Please, big bro, not today. Not now.]Hi, Garrett. [SO CASUAL. She cradles the dog in her arms, thankful for a reason to avoid looking at either of them.] Yes, hello, sweetheart. Are you out for a walk today, hm?