She is not letting herself hope. She's not letting her hear that kind of recognition in his voice. Like he knows her. Like he's said her name before. Because if she hopes, she's going to be disappointed. If she lets herself think maybe she's not alone, then being alone's going to be that much worse.]
That's what I said.
[But it's not as light as she wants. Not quite a shrug and a laugh like she tried for. It's more careful -- fragile hope taking a few faltering steps.]
[Voice]
No.
She is not letting herself hope. She's not letting her hear that kind of recognition in his voice. Like he knows her. Like he's said her name before. Because if she hopes, she's going to be disappointed. If she lets herself think maybe she's not alone, then being alone's going to be that much worse.]
That's what I said.
[But it's not as light as she wants. Not quite a shrug and a laugh like she tried for. It's more careful -- fragile hope taking a few faltering steps.]