with a start, she glances fearfully behind her, ready to bold like a rabbit at any time.
❝ do you, uh… do you want to sit here? ❞
guilt struck peri when the girl reacted the way she did, as well as immediate worry. she knew the signs of con- stantly watching one’s back all too well, and jumping at the mere touch of a shoulder was one of them. she sat down next to the girl, giving her a small smile.
❝ you don’t have to move! there’s plenty of room for both of us, dear. ❞
