[Her voice was soft, tone light and she stopped shaking the pan long enough to place a hand on Adora’s arm. BECAUSE she understood. Because she UNDERSTOOD. she emphasized it both ways in her head. Gave a squeeze, fingers curling just a slight pressure. Then it was gone and she shook the pan again.]
I do prefer things no one else can control, made a lifetime out of being one of those things.
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[Her voice was soft, tone light and she stopped shaking the pan long enough to place a hand on Adora’s arm. BECAUSE she understood. Because she UNDERSTOOD. she emphasized it both ways in her head. Gave a squeeze, fingers curling just a slight pressure. Then it was gone and she shook the pan again.]
I do prefer things no one else can control, made a lifetime out of being one of those things.
[Once she’d had that choice.]