I know. [She's not smiling anymore, though.] I'll try to remember that. Thanks, Noel.
[She's come a really long way since the last time she felt so helpless, and it's like everything she ever disliked about herself comes rushing back. There was a time where the smile wasn't just a front anymore, or armour that hid something much darker beneath. But determined, Maya nods and pushes her seat out from under her.]
Drink your cocoa before it gets too cold.
[Without much more than a subtle glance, she picks up her cup and leaves Noel there at the table, and she lets the door slam shut behind her when she exits the bakery.]
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[She's come a really long way since the last time she felt so helpless, and it's like everything she ever disliked about herself comes rushing back. There was a time where the smile wasn't just a front anymore, or armour that hid something much darker beneath. But determined, Maya nods and pushes her seat out from under her.]
Drink your cocoa before it gets too cold.
[Without much more than a subtle glance, she picks up her cup and leaves Noel there at the table, and she lets the door slam shut behind her when she exits the bakery.]