... so we shouldn't be feeling this sad about it. But... even knowing that can't erase the fact that we'll miss her.

[There's no point in denying what they're both feeling right now. Cheria is obviously on the verge of tears, and seeing that is just causing the ache in Richard's own chest to intensify. And the worst part is that Richard... really isn't sure what to do. He's pretty sure that a hug out of the blue would be far too forward, even though that's what makes him feel better in situations like these.

So he'll settle instead for just reaching a hand out to brush against her shoulder, as if asking permission to rest it there.]

Miss Cheria...