A brolly? [ it's a term she doesn't know, and one that doesn't totally make sense even in context. lift vs elevator she might have picked up, but brolly isn't so much a logical connection to umbrella. ] It's just bare skin. When I was first... you know, when I first woke up, I kept the shades closed in my hospital room and that was okay, but sun on my skin —
[ too vivid and recent a memory. caroline shakes her head, trying to hold back the wince. ]
I could try a big coat, maybe a scarf or a hat? Just while I'm out in the sun.
[ he says we, but she's uncertain if it's intentional or just out of habit. will he expect her to walk the way alone? or to follow the path? she knows rey is here, and rey had invited her into the last safehouse — but rey hadn't known why. still doesn't. she's been careful in her waking hours, if not in sleep. ]
Will you walk with me? Or meet me there? [ a beat. ] I can't go in alone. Someone has to invite me in.
[ it's — strange, in a way. unsettling. to so bluntly put all of these weaknesses and worries in front of him, without the reassurance of being able to wipe the slate of his memory clean should things go wrong later on. but she needs this, needs someone smart and capable and trustworthy to depend on to help her figure out the bits and pieces she's not experienced enough or clever enough to do on her own. she needs fitz, and so — she doesn't lean into the selfless part of his offer, even as generously given as it is. ]
I can wait. For a snack, I mean. I can wait. I'll let you know if it gets too bad, I promise. [ she pauses, teeth worrying at her lower lip. ] I just... you're already helping me.
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[ too vivid and recent a memory. caroline shakes her head, trying to hold back the wince. ]
I could try a big coat, maybe a scarf or a hat? Just while I'm out in the sun.
[ he says we, but she's uncertain if it's intentional or just out of habit. will he expect her to walk the way alone? or to follow the path? she knows rey is here, and rey had invited her into the last safehouse — but rey hadn't known why. still doesn't. she's been careful in her waking hours, if not in sleep. ]
Will you walk with me? Or meet me there? [ a beat. ] I can't go in alone. Someone has to invite me in.
[ it's — strange, in a way. unsettling. to so bluntly put all of these weaknesses and worries in front of him, without the reassurance of being able to wipe the slate of his memory clean should things go wrong later on. but she needs this, needs someone smart and capable and trustworthy to depend on to help her figure out the bits and pieces she's not experienced enough or clever enough to do on her own. she needs fitz, and so — she doesn't lean into the selfless part of his offer, even as generously given as it is. ]
I can wait. For a snack, I mean. I can wait. I'll let you know if it gets too bad, I promise. [ she pauses, teeth worrying at her lower lip. ] I just... you're already helping me.