[Even if Riley's acting casual, she can sense her worry a mile away. She loves her for it, the ability to allow Ellie to act as strong as she truly wants to be, while inviting her to talk if she needs it.
Ellie takes a deep breath and thinks about how she wants to answer, takes the steps toward her slowly, until she's sitting down next to her.
After a few seconds, she heaves a huge sigh and flops across Riley's chest and stomach, heavy dead weight. Oof. After a moment, she gives up the posturing and twists to wrap her arms around Riley and hug. Tightly.]
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Ellie takes a deep breath and thinks about how she wants to answer, takes the steps toward her slowly, until she's sitting down next to her.
After a few seconds, she heaves a huge sigh and flops across Riley's chest and stomach, heavy dead weight. Oof. After a moment, she gives up the posturing and twists to wrap her arms around Riley and hug. Tightly.]