[he's giving her the opening, and god knows she needs it. it helps, knowing somebody who knows what her silent pleas look like, even if she's never shown them before. maybe he's dealt with it in others. maybe he has his own. either way, Brooke keeps herself together for a little bit longer.]
Could you? Sorry. This is... this is a lot to take in.
[she tries sounding polite and forces a smile and an upward glance to match.]
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Could you? Sorry. This is... this is a lot to take in.
[she tries sounding polite and forces a smile and an upward glance to match.]
I think I'd like a minute to myself.