[action!]
[Drawing a breath, she simply nods, free hand rising to wipe the moisture from her eyes. After a couple of moments she finds her voice again. It isn't the time, she knows. It's hard, pushing down the pain that swells in her chest.]
Not always at home, either.
[Releasing him she draws a deep breath. I'm okay...]
I didn't want to have to talk to the Association, but I feel as though there is little choice, at the moment...