[ Everything is too raw and she's too tired; it comes out in a mix of emotions: pride and affection, of course, but also something more complicated, wry and a little resigned. ]
She's the best of us. She always has been.
[ What Kate says next doesn't make things any less complex; she's still a little awkward about everything that happened with her and Little, that fight and the apologies that came long after, how they didn't speak to each other for a whole month, and the wry edge to her tone doesn't go anywhere at all. ]
Yeah, well. That was different.
[ She glances over at Kate as she hustles the girl along, slower than she'd like, but at least managing a steady pace. ]
Tell you what: when I see him, I'll clear it up for you, okay?
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[ Everything is too raw and she's too tired; it comes out in a mix of emotions: pride and affection, of course, but also something more complicated, wry and a little resigned. ]
She's the best of us. She always has been.
[ What Kate says next doesn't make things any less complex; she's still a little awkward about everything that happened with her and Little, that fight and the apologies that came long after, how they didn't speak to each other for a whole month, and the wry edge to her tone doesn't go anywhere at all. ]
Yeah, well. That was different.
[ She glances over at Kate as she hustles the girl along, slower than she'd like, but at least managing a steady pace. ]
Tell you what: when I see him, I'll clear it up for you, okay?