Re: quicklog, hotel: neil/mere
[In his mind, tears were perfectly normal. Mere had just been through hell, after all, of course she was going to have a flood of emotions she didn't understand overwhelming her all at once. Neil didn't think any less of her for it.] No, you don't have to explain. It's fine. You've just been through an ordeal, Mere. Something horrible. [Soothing, soothing. It was easy to forget his own problems in light of taking care of hers. He rubbed her back, trying to reassure her further, and he thought it was a given that he'd stay. He couldn't leave her like this. He wouldn't.] I'm not going anywhere, sweetheart. I promise. I'm staying right here. [He paused.] Are you hungry? Thirsty? Or do you want to rest?