[(If she were older, maybe. She's not lacking in perception, but there's a limit to what you can understand when you've seen as little of the world as she has.)
It's hard to make a decision when you don't like either of your options. After a long moment's hesitation, she nods yes, simply because he asked, with no hint of manipulation or attempt to control.
She keeps her distance as they walk, her body taut, ready to defend itself at any moment from whatever threat he might make. But she's listening.]
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It's hard to make a decision when you don't like either of your options. After a long moment's hesitation, she nods yes, simply because he asked, with no hint of manipulation or attempt to control.
She keeps her distance as they walk, her body taut, ready to defend itself at any moment from whatever threat he might make. But she's listening.]