[ Though she can't completely decipher Carmela's thoughts, Andy can feel that uncertainty in the pack bond, can feel Carmela almost wavering. But she just holds the younger girl tighter, offering to be her rock in this unexpected storm. She even tries to tamper down the desire to track Jaden down and yell at him for this; the last thing Carmela needs right now is to feel Andy's tension and... Anger's not really the right word for it. Disappointment might be better.
Also, of course, confusion and concern because clearly there's something more going on, something she missed, something she's unaware of. And she hates that. ]
Has anything happened recently? [ She at least manages to keep her voice steady and soothing, her hand still rubbing over Carmela's back. ] Between you two or in general?
[ Carmela pulls back, trying to compose herself enough to speak again. She presses her back into the couch cushions and draws her hands in to rest on her lap. Sniffling, she shakes her head. ]
No? I don't-- I don't know. We were fine, then... [ Then Jaden started avoiding her. What had happened to cause that? What was the triggering event? ]
I was away from the school when those monsters attacked. Maybe... maybe it was that?
[ But she doesn't know why that would affect Jaden? ]
[ Andy let's her go easily enough, settling into the couch herself, although she leans her side against it and remains facing Carmela. One of her hands rests in her own lap but the other moves to Carmie's knee, just to keep a point of contact between them. ]
Maybe. [ Mentally, Andy starts kicking herself for not paying closer attention to her pack. She should've sensed if there was something going on with Jaden, or anyone else. ] Whether that was it or not, it's probably just something he needs to work through. I'm not saying it's fair of him to take it out on you, [ she's quick to add, squeezing Carmela's knee for emphasis. ] But sometimes people aren't good at controlling themselves when they're upset. Especially if those people are werewolves. It's not like we're known for being very level-headed, after all.
[ Carmela nods quietly. She's still sad, still angry and upset, but she knows Andy's right. She wipes at her eyes again, then drags her fingers through her hair. ]
Ugh, I must look like a hot mess.
[ She sighs. Then pulls her knees up and hugs them to herself, feeling smaller than she's ever felt. Looking up at Andy, she asks, ] Can I stay here for a little bit? I don't want to go back out there just yet.
Of course. [ Moving her hand to the back of Carmela's head, gently cupping it, Andy leans forward and presses a soft, motherly kiss to her forehead. ] You can stay as long as you'd like, Carmela.
[ She pulls back to look at her again. ] Can I get you anything?
[ Andy will take it, although she'd much rather see a real smile on Carmela's face again. It breaks her heart when any of her kids are upset, but especially Carmela. ]
Okay. [ Andy offers a slight smile, though even hers doesn't feel terribly genuine as she's still fighting the urge to go kick Jaden's ass. ] You stay as long as you'd like.
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Also, of course, confusion and concern because clearly there's something more going on, something she missed, something she's unaware of. And she hates that. ]
Has anything happened recently? [ She at least manages to keep her voice steady and soothing, her hand still rubbing over Carmela's back. ] Between you two or in general?
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No? I don't-- I don't know. We were fine, then... [ Then Jaden started avoiding her. What had happened to cause that? What was the triggering event? ]
I was away from the school when those monsters attacked. Maybe... maybe it was that?
[ But she doesn't know why that would affect Jaden? ]
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Maybe. [ Mentally, Andy starts kicking herself for not paying closer attention to her pack. She should've sensed if there was something going on with Jaden, or anyone else. ] Whether that was it or not, it's probably just something he needs to work through. I'm not saying it's fair of him to take it out on you, [ she's quick to add, squeezing Carmela's knee for emphasis. ] But sometimes people aren't good at controlling themselves when they're upset. Especially if those people are werewolves. It's not like we're known for being very level-headed, after all.
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Ugh, I must look like a hot mess.
[ She sighs. Then pulls her knees up and hugs them to herself, feeling smaller than she's ever felt. Looking up at Andy, she asks, ] Can I stay here for a little bit? I don't want to go back out there just yet.
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[ She pulls back to look at her again. ] Can I get you anything?
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No, I'm just gonna-- [ She takes a deep breath, forcing herself to blow it out slowly and calmly. ] Try to destress.
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Okay. [ Andy offers a slight smile, though even hers doesn't feel terribly genuine as she's still fighting the urge to go kick Jaden's ass. ] You stay as long as you'd like.