Re: Log: Ashleigh/Louis
Ashleigh wasn't really sure what to expect when she saw Louis again. It felt like it had been forever in many ways, and there was still that uncertainty in the back of her head after everything with Alexander. But family couldn't hold onto those sort of things forever, could they? Time had passed and she, at least, was older than she had been back then. People matured, they grew, and eventually, they forgave. Right?
The stairs felt long as she moved down them, the bag over one shoulder though the box remained in her hands. It was wrapped in bags that had been filled with ice, and at the sight of it, she had stopped briefly to add some more to keep it from thawing completely before she got to where Louis was staying. The ice, though, had raised questions about the contents of the box, and Ash couldn't say she was excited for the answers.
As she got her first look at her brother in ages, Ash couldn't help but smile a bit even if he looked tired, worn around the edges. "Hello yourself," she said by way of response, stepping off the stairs with the box and its bags clutched to her chest. Her gaze flicked to the ring of salt, the dried patches of something brown that stained the floor, and there were more questions bubbling up, particularly with the way her brother didn't seem inclined to move beyond that ring of salt. But questions would be for later.
"I got a little bit to keep it cool on the way here, but I'm glad you have some extra." There was hesitation at the circle, a skittishness with how uncertain she was about it and its meaning. "Do I need to stay on one side or something?" Ash asked after a moment. "I'm not sure of the rules or..." She trailed off at the sound of his apology, her brows knitting together for a moment as she approached, standing just in front of him on the other side of that circle. "No apologies, alright? You needed help, and I was happy to do what I could. Nothing to apologise for, Louis." Her voice was soft, still thick with that Scottish accent. "I'm just glad I could do something, quite honestly."