[ 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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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.