[ That she seems surprised at someone would even ask after her feelings is all the reinforcement Pyra needs to have to know that, well, she needs to ask that question.
So, gently, as if she’s afraid to insist too much: ]
No, Honerva... They do matter.
[ A pause. They matter to her, she want to say, if that means anything at all. But she’s not sure if it does mean anything to Honerva. ]
They matter to those who care for you. [ She hopes it’s obvious that she cares for her. But if not her, then there are others. ] You shouldn’t think otherwise.
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So, gently, as if she’s afraid to insist too much: ]
No, Honerva... They do matter.
[ A pause. They matter to her, she want to say, if that means anything at all. But she’s not sure if it does mean anything to Honerva. ]
They matter to those who care for you. [ She hopes it’s obvious that she cares for her. But if not her, then there are others. ] You shouldn’t think otherwise.