[She stands there, waiting, holding her breath even though it will do nothing. Hand trembling on the wood, wanting to call out to him though her voice has fled.
But then he speaks, asking something of her.
This is now how she wanted it to go, but they're at an impasse where arguing is simply going to make things worse at a time when they don't need that.
Her pack thunks on the ground again, footsteps retreating, returning, a second one joining. Her handkerchief is set on top of the second one, both getting shoved in through the hole in the door by her foot.]
At least make sure you ain't breathin' in that crap any more than you gotta.
SOME HOW I DELETED THIS COMMENT I'M SORRY FORGIVE ME
But then he speaks, asking something of her.
This is now how she wanted it to go, but they're at an impasse where arguing is simply going to make things worse at a time when they don't need that.
Her pack thunks on the ground again, footsteps retreating, returning, a second one joining. Her handkerchief is set on top of the second one, both getting shoved in through the hole in the door by her foot.]
At least make sure you ain't breathin' in that crap any more than you gotta.