Thérèse and Hugh
She smiled but shook her head. "I am not brave," she informed him, "I am trying to distract myself so that I do not allow my emotions to overtake me more than they already have."
A sigh escaped her as she gazed at the raven speaking to her. "I do not wish to bring your mood down my friend," she told him, "If there is something else you wish to do please do so. I will be fine."