[ Hannibal's serious expression starts to turn to a smile as she mirrors back more optimism, since that's what he had been hoping to draw out of her and get her to understand. Even for people with more normal circumstances, this would be a traumatic event that would be difficult to pull out of. For Xion, he was admittedly unsure if she might, considering her basic understanding of... Life in general, really.
Perhaps that helps her. At least here. ]
You can. You are far stronger than you think.
[ He says it with such certainty that it's clear he believes that. He believes in her. Hannibal gives her shoulder a small squeeze, then draws his hands back as he stands up straight. ]
Things are likely to get more difficult before they get better. I will say that is nearly a certainty. But just remember that you can cling to your own life and livelihood. There is nothing selfish about that.
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Date: 2017-02-07 01:30 am (UTC)Perhaps that helps her. At least here. ]
You can. You are far stronger than you think.
[ He says it with such certainty that it's clear he believes that. He believes in her. Hannibal gives her shoulder a small squeeze, then draws his hands back as he stands up straight. ]
Things are likely to get more difficult before they get better. I will say that is nearly a certainty. But just remember that you can cling to your own life and livelihood. There is nothing selfish about that.