[Speaking of missteps....... He may have a broken map of her inner world, but she has nothing more than a candle's view of his, little better than walking blind. She doesn't understand what she said to make him go vague, and it's gone so quickly that she wonders if she simply imagined it. Does it matter either way? It's not like she can help him.
She stands and walks quickly to catch up. She doesn't try to touch him, but she walks closely enough for their arms to brush every few steps.]
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She stands and walks quickly to catch up. She doesn't try to touch him, but she walks closely enough for their arms to brush every few steps.]
Where are we going?