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[ it's... different, his reaction, and the lost, distressed look on her face gives way to curiosity as he gapes at her. she about to follow her question up, maybe ask (with some relief) if he needs help too when, well. ] Uh- [ that's the only sound elena is able to get out before he's professing her name and his arms are wrapping her up.
if she's was in shock before, she's not sure what this is. it probably accounts for her temporary lack of reaction. her eyes widen and she raises her hands, the tips of her toes just barely on the ground. ] Whoa. [ she places her hands on sam's shoulders to gently nudge at him. ]