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[ elena senses the wrongness right away. the look in his eyes. her watery smile falls and her eyes search his expression with unfettered concern and worry. worry for matt, for home, for their friends and famile. but just like that he's steeled himself. elena blinks; this moment won't be forgotten. ]
That's good. I'm glad. You deserve it, Matt. [ out of everyone, he does.
she's quiet for a pause - because he won't get it, not now, not yet (she aches thinking not ever) and he's here. stuck. ] I know this place is... [ what adjectives can she use ]
I'm so sorry you're here, but I'm glad to see you. I can come get you.