Re: Log: Iris/Manning(/TJ)
[Iris listened to TJ, and it was easy, calming, to follow along with the tale of the tomatoes. She smiled and made her eyes big when shown the height of the plants. And it tugged hard at her when TJ offered to save one for the baby.] I think the baby's going to be too little to have them this year, but next summer you both can share all the tomatoes, okay? You can tell them all about all of the fruits and vegetables.
[Her knees were beginning to ache from the hard floor, but she was feeling better. More settled. She still gave TJ one more tight hug before reaching up for Manning's hand and using his steadiness to climb her way back to her feet. She didn't go far, though, staying close in his space as a comfort and protection from visions of spice-scented deserts.]