Alice doesn't fault him for his reaction. The cruelty and unfairness of the world is a lot to deal with even when you're her age, let alone when you're still as young as Emporio.
So even though Alice hesitates for a moment, so unused to physical contact, she does end up reaching out, her hand lightly touching his shoulder in what she hopes is a more comforting than awkward gesture. (But she can never be sure, she's so, so bad at this.) ]
It's alright.
[ She shakes her head. ]
I can take care of myself, so don't worry about it. I just hope you never have to get stuck in a situation like that. [ Protect All Children Ever. ]
poor emporio trying to cope ;;
Alice doesn't fault him for his reaction. The cruelty and unfairness of the world is a lot to deal with even when you're her age, let alone when you're still as young as Emporio.
So even though Alice hesitates for a moment, so unused to physical contact, she does end up reaching out, her hand lightly touching his shoulder in what she hopes is a more comforting than awkward gesture. (But she can never be sure, she's so, so bad at this.) ]
It's alright.
[ She shakes her head. ]
I can take care of myself, so don't worry about it. I just hope you never have to get stuck in a situation like that. [ Protect All Children Ever. ]