[she drags in a shaky breath, and then brings her hands up to gently rest on top of his. just to be there, for a bit. touch is grounding.]

You really don't. [do things in half measures.] You can see this, if you want. It's a fucking wild, amazing thing, but I trust you.

But I want to promise I'll help you when you need it, too. Even in the small ways.