action.
[ she's not sure what this is inside of her, what she's feeling watching caroline break down. it's easier not to feel anything so acutely. those beginnings of feelings she put to the back of her mind; they react. form and reform. she thinks there are tears in her eyes. elena does the only thing she can do: she helps, sits caroline back down for a pause, cradles her head against her chest. presses her lips into her hair and holds her carefully. ] Shhh. Give yourself a second.