[Pao-Lin clasps Richard's hand when he holds it out to her, using the grip to help herself up. But once she's on her feet, she unconsciously clings to his hand for a moment longer, a little surprised by the comfort that the contact brings her. She's suddenly struck with the desire for a hug -- from any friend, not just Richard in particular. She just wants to be warm and safe again, not cold and lonely.
But of course she can't just very well ask for a hug, can she? That seems a little silly and childish to her, to say nothing of her belief that it's something she doesn't deserve.
Still, when she does let go of Richard's hand, she smiles up at him, albeit a bit weakly.]
Let's get going, then?
((OOC: We could probably end this with Richard's next comment or so!))
[Action, May 12]
But of course she can't just very well ask for a hug, can she? That seems a little silly and childish to her, to say nothing of her belief that it's something she doesn't deserve.
Still, when she does let go of Richard's hand, she smiles up at him, albeit a bit weakly.]
Let's get going, then?
((OOC: We could probably end this with Richard's next comment or so!))