“Shhh… it’s ok… it’ll be ok, Sav. I’m here, just… just let it out.” Shimmer said, her own voice beginning to waver as the girl sobbed her eyes out. She stroked the girls hair gently as she pulled her in closer, slowly beginning to rock her back and forth.
“I-I-It’s not ok– it’s not ok– it’s not ok– i-i-it’ll never– be– ok–”
Joseph wrinkled his nose up and reached over to his desk. “.. Y’know, ah have a lotta guns. Wan’ me t’ find Necko and teach him a–”
“AAAAAAHHHHHHH!!”
“– Damn, child, ‘kay! Ah won’t!”
“Can you give us some space please?!” Shimmer said, shooting a glare at the old man before turning back to Sav. “Yes, it will Sav, I promise! I swear!” She said, gently moving a stray lock of hair behind her ear. “Can you tell me what happened?” She asked softly.
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