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[ her eyes remain closed while he works and to her credit she doesn't flinch when he touches her. she knows he's here for her, as he was always there for her before. will is her rock, her support, and she hates that shinzon got to her so well, that he violated not only her feelings, her emotions, her mind as much as her body, but he also got between her and her husband. that was absolutely unconscionable to her. to have come between deanna and her closest companion, her imzadi... it made her feel sick to think about.
but that's why she's taking slow, deep breaths as he works, letting his hands and the little motions between them help calm her and strengthen their bond. they may have fallen to their knees with all of this, but they are not broken. they can make it through, even with their limited crew, their family, here. as long as they have each other, everything will work out. deanna has to keep that in mind to keep her optimism going, for the good of everyone around her as well as herself.
but in all honesty, she is enjoying the feel of his hands in her hair. it's practically a scalp massage and that is what she really needs, something to ease the tension. it'll take a while, but she'll slowly relax into his hands. ]
I agree. We work better if we aren't far apart. I'll go with you. It'll be good to see the others and perhaps get a more rounded explanation of what has been happening here.
[ they have a routine, a chain of command, to settle into, one they are all more than used to, and that will be the most helpful for all of them. deanna is already planning on how she can put her counseling skills to good use, even if she doesn't get her abilities back. unlike last time, she feels she can be of use to people even without them. it won't be easy, but when has anything in their lives been easy? ]
Will... [ her voice trails off as she tries to figure out if she wants to say anything else or just enjoy what he's doing for her. she wants to call to him, to feel him and sense him, but she also wants to know how he's taking all of this. the counselor in her wants to help them both through this and the wife side of her wants to help him, to reassure him that she isn't upset with him, that none of this is an affront to him. ]