[Richard just remains quiet in turn, sensing that it isn't really his place to be asking questions right now. If Pao-Lin wants to talk about things, she will, but for the moment pressing too much would likely be a bad idea given that her behavior makes it clear that she's still sorting through her own emotions as well.
She doesn't have to say anything; he understands, and he'll just sit there quietly for as long as she needs to piece things together. She can speak to him whenever she's ready. There's no rush as far as he's concerned.]
[Action, May 12]
She doesn't have to say anything; he understands, and he'll just sit there quietly for as long as she needs to piece things together. She can speak to him whenever she's ready. There's no rush as far as he's concerned.]