[She can’t help but smile in Lup’s presence, a warmth she tries to unconsciously deny but can’t when it’s right in front of her.]

Well, I did promise you a view, I suppose.

[If she was kinder to herself, the jellyfish may not be there. It’s a tether, and a reminder, of the work she still needs to do. Besides— in a lot of her dark moments, Fisher was her only friend. Maybe she just misses taking care of something. Maybe it really is just punishment. Detangling her thoughts on the matter would take so long, so she doesn’t.

Regardless, she may have been able to be smooth for about three seconds, but that’s the extent of anything she knows how to say or do here. She makes sure the door is shut behind Lup, but her hands find each other gently, fingertips brushing like she’s concerned to hold her own hand.]

So, uhm… you’re here now. That’s good. Very good, even. Always happy to see you.

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