Exactly. [He gently rubbed her back, waiting for her to calm down. He was happy to stand there as long as she needed him to, happy to be doing something to help and definitely not minding the contact. It was sort of reassuring to him too.
After a moment, he risked a question. It was getting easier to figure out what was safe to say and what wasn't.] Do you need anything? Tell me what you need me to do.
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After a moment, he risked a question. It was getting easier to figure out what was safe to say and what wasn't.] Do you need anything? Tell me what you need me to do.