[Reiko can feel her heart sink in response to Becky's avoidance of her suggestion. Perhaps she's heard the same awful rumors of the end of the world too? And it's a shame for someone so young to have the weight of the apocalypse bearing down on her future...
In a way, Becky's spoken response also snaps Reiko out of the thoughts beginning to cloud her mind.]
Oh, yes, please, do what's best for you. [She can't help but look over the young woman, who is still asleep for the moment.] We should go check on someone else and let her rest, but... I really want to surprise her with the good news. Maybe it would make her feel better? [Reiko shrugs, trying to seem normal despite the uncertainty that's suddenly come over her, but she knows she's not fooling anyone.] Would you be okay with waiting a for a few minutes to see if she wakes up? Just a few, I promise.
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In a way, Becky's spoken response also snaps Reiko out of the thoughts beginning to cloud her mind.]
Oh, yes, please, do what's best for you. [She can't help but look over the young woman, who is still asleep for the moment.] We should go check on someone else and let her rest, but... I really want to surprise her with the good news. Maybe it would make her feel better? [Reiko shrugs, trying to seem normal despite the uncertainty that's suddenly come over her, but she knows she's not fooling anyone.] Would you be okay with waiting a for a few minutes to see if she wakes up? Just a few, I promise.