[She looks up once more and offers a warm smile through the threat of tears, pushing them back before they ever have the chance to fall. She gives Marianne a gentle clout on the shoulder before pulling away to begin gathering the glass containers that have been left on the table, clean and waiting to be returned to their owner.]
We'll make short work of all of this, and maybe when it's safely stashed away, you'll allow me to treat you to tea?
[It's a small thing, but...]
It's the least I could do. I needed a friend today, and you certainly came through.
setting us up for a wrap!
[She looks up once more and offers a warm smile through the threat of tears, pushing them back before they ever have the chance to fall. She gives Marianne a gentle clout on the shoulder before pulling away to begin gathering the glass containers that have been left on the table, clean and waiting to be returned to their owner.]
We'll make short work of all of this, and maybe when it's safely stashed away, you'll allow me to treat you to tea?
[It's a small thing, but...]
It's the least I could do. I needed a friend today, and you certainly came through.