[ that feral look is more familiar than it has any right to be. it's enough to snap him out of his own thoughts, and he quickly sidelines the initial shock at spotting those scars to focus more clearly on the woman's face.
the answer's minimal, but her reaction says plenty. josh takes a cautious step back to give her space, hands raising in a placating gesture. ]
Hey, it's fine. You're safe. [ that line sounds convincing for about half a second; the skeptical expression that crosses his features as soon as it's out of his mouth probably ruins it. maybe if he's more specific it won't be a blatant lie, right? ] You're safe for now, I promise. Do you know where you are?
WELCOME TO SPACE
the answer's minimal, but her reaction says plenty. josh takes a cautious step back to give her space, hands raising in a placating gesture. ]
Hey, it's fine. You're safe. [ that line sounds convincing for about half a second; the skeptical expression that crosses his features as soon as it's out of his mouth probably ruins it. maybe if he's more specific it won't be a blatant lie, right? ] You're safe for now, I promise. Do you know where you are?