[ elena manages to shake her head with a small smile of her own. she's so attuned to the emotions and reactions of others; the tension practically radiates into her. she motions to the seat across from them and releases the sharp breath she'd been holding. ]
Not at all. We got here a couple of minutes ago.
[ it's only a small pause later that she adds: ] Thank you. For agreeing to meet with us.
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Not at all. We got here a couple of minutes ago.
[ it's only a small pause later that she adds: ] Thank you. For agreeing to meet with us.
[ elena, ever the diplomat. ]