May 19th - Recuperating

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:17 am

Still kind of avoiding her own apartment Nailah has moved to Sam's place after staying in the infirmary for the night. Now she's sitting on Sam's couch with a cup of tea.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:31 am

Samantha came back from the kitchen and looked to Nailah.

"Penny for your thoughts?"

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:38 am

"Pretty much a toss-up between 'Thank goodness I can hide here' and 'You're a giant wuss for being scared of your own apartment'." she smiles wryly.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:39 am

"With some of the associations you're likely making with that flat right now, I honestly don't blame you."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:41 am

"I know. That doesn't make it any less silly though." she sighs and takes a sip from her tea.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:44 am

"It's a rather fundamental violation, love. Even if it was just a break-in, I wouldn't blame you."

"I will tell you though, the temple in your mind is nothing she made."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:47 am

"God I don't even want to think about doubting that right now..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:48 am

"Which is why I'm saying that it's without a doubt you. The temple in your flat is you too, as it's drawn from that."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:52 am

"I know, I know... I'm just having a hard time convincing my irrational side of that."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:53 am

"Don't let her ruin things for you, love."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:59 am

"I won't. I just feel like like I should just face up to those things and get back in the ring. Instead I'm hiding here. It's like... pulling the blanket over your head because maybe there's a boogeyman under your bed." she sighs.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:05 pm

"It's only been a day, love. You are allowed some downtime."

"That's why I haven't been pressuring you to give your mind a once-over either, aye?"

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:26 pm

"And I'm glad you haven't if only because I'm afraid I might freak out on you and that would be so incredibly unfair to you..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:27 pm

"Aye, and I may not be using telepathy right now, but I don't need to in order to notice that."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:50 pm

"That obvious, hmm?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:04 pm

"I have known you long enough to tell when you're uncomfortable."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:10 pm

"Well I've been trying not to let it show too much. I may not have been doing too well at that..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:22 pm

"I told you, love. I'd rather prefer you be honest."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:15 pm

"I know. But that doesn't mean I have to wear it on my sleeve..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:27 pm

"They're your feelings. They're real, and I don't think any less of you for them."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:41 pm

"I just don't want to give you even the slightest impression that I'm scared of you..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:44 pm

"I know you're not, love. Still, if we're going to overcome it then we're going to need to let it all out, aye?"

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:57 pm

"Maybe not all at once..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:58 pm

"I don't want to force anything, but at the same time you should feel free to feel the way you do."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:11 pm

"But some of it will fade in time. There's no need to unnecessarily make you feel like I'm keeping you at a distance."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:57 pm

"If you're certain. I just... wanted you to know it's okay."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:08 pm

"I wasn't the only one she hurt. Holding you at arms length isn't going to help you now is it?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:13 pm

"You don't need to worry about me, love."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:21 pm

"But I'm going to and there's nothing you can do about that." she smiles faintly.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:25 pm

"Stubborn!" She said with a small smile.

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:30 pm

"I'm sure you'd be fine without my help but that doesn't mean I'm not going to try."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:33 pm

"Have I ever mentioned you're too good to me?"

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:40 pm

"Only every other day." she smiles.

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:44 pm

"Ah, then I'm slipping."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:54 pm

Nailah chuckles weakly. "I'll live."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:58 pm

"Just... do me a favor, won't you?"

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:04 pm

"Of course..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:07 pm

"If there is a moment when you just don't feel quite right, or when something wells up that you just can't explain..."

"...let me know."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:09 pm

She nods weakly. "I will. I'm still sorry about acting the way I did about that..."

by **Samantha McManus** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:10 pm

"Don't be. I wasn't perfect either."

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