Re: destiny/steph.
[Blink, blink blink. He debates for .002 seconds before he's there, still young, but in his (brown and slightly oversized) robes this time, his bowl of popcorn on the counter and his fingers oil slick from the butter. And when she startles, he's ready for it, a boost of air coming up behind her to keep her in her chair.] Wrong this. [The book thunks down on the counter beside him, shut, and for the first time, the chain between his wrist and the book is fully evident.] All of dealing with your family requires a dose of common sense and dance shoes. Even you. [And then, before she can get too pissed off or ask:] Your divorce from Eddie. Even a blind man could tell that it would leave you raw. [Raw, not damaged, and yes his mouth does quirk, but only for a moment.] Raw, like your nerves have been scraped and all the defenses you used to have are missing. [He nudges the bowl towards her with the back of his fingers.]