[Her breaths get stuck in her throat as he tries to help her up, sounds of pain coming out before she can utter a full word.]
N-no, Caleb-- I don't-- [She grips at his arm as she gets to her feet with his assistance. Her legs visibly shake beneath her.] Essek... I-I can't-- he doesn't need me t-to--
[To fall apart in his home. To be in the way. To prove herself the messenger of news that will cast a sad and painful cloud over their home. She shakes her head and all but falls forward into his arms, face against his collarbone as more tears roll down her cheeks.]
Please, [she whispers, begging him.] Please... I need to go.
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N-no, Caleb-- I don't-- [She grips at his arm as she gets to her feet with his assistance. Her legs visibly shake beneath her.] Essek... I-I can't-- he doesn't need me t-to--
[To fall apart in his home. To be in the way. To prove herself the messenger of news that will cast a sad and painful cloud over their home. She shakes her head and all but falls forward into his arms, face against his collarbone as more tears roll down her cheeks.]
Please, [she whispers, begging him.] Please... I need to go.