[He doesn't protest the assistance, either way. Over the last four days, Lortel's help and presence have become part of Aqua's reality, one solid thing to count on. Whatever her reasons.
At her question, he regards her in his quiet, unreadable way for a moment.]
Are you?
[This time, it doesn't seem like a deflection. He's looking right at Lortel as he asks.]
no subject
At her question, he regards her in his quiet, unreadable way for a moment.]
Are you?
[This time, it doesn't seem like a deflection. He's looking right at Lortel as he asks.]