All at once it returned to Charlotte. No, of course he was confused. Of course he did not know why she was happy to see him, so easily spoke his name.
Rain beaded down her forehead, rolling to drip off the tip of her nose. It still felt good, but then a chill had also crept into the air. Perhaps it was the awkward feeling. The sudden recollection and reminder of all that had happened.
After a moment, she held up her rain soaked hands.
Maker, forgive me, I forgot...she trailed off, offering a now awkward smile.
It's Charlotte.
Rain beaded down her forehead, rolling to drip off the tip of her nose. It still felt good, but then a chill had also crept into the air. Perhaps it was the awkward feeling. The sudden recollection and reminder of all that had happened.
After a moment, she held up her rain soaked hands.
I know, I know, I hardly look like me. But... it is me, now.A hint of sadness stung the last of her words, even as she tried to push it away. Remind herself that this was a gift, not to be scorned or even to feel sorrow over.
We can go inside to speak, if you'd prefer,she gestured back toward where she'd come from. There were rags in her room she could fetch to dry them both with.
I can explain what happened.
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