[She isn't used to it, either. Mary has sometimes been gentle to her but never beyond professionalism. Only Herta has ever touched her with any sort of kindness. She flinches a little when Siffrin takes her hand, used to being grabbed by the wrist or dragged by it.
But they just hold it.
It is nice, exactly like they said. Because he doesn't owe her anything, he doesn't have to do it because he pities her or because she asked. It might be the most genuine touch she's ever felt.
She cries.]
... I think if anyone had ever loved me, I might have known how to call you a friend.
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But they just hold it.
It is nice, exactly like they said. Because he doesn't owe her anything, he doesn't have to do it because he pities her or because she asked. It might be the most genuine touch she's ever felt.
She cries.]
... I think if anyone had ever loved me, I might have known how to call you a friend.