[ considering the lack of sleep rita had actually managed to receive during their time on mission, one would think she'd instantly pass out the moment they made their return. but the understanding of what had come from their efforts, the bittersweet conclusion of their attempted rescue, had been an overwhelming thing to bear, the weight of it heavy on her heart the moment they arrived back.
though her skin had begun to sink from her cheeks, it was the hot tears in her eyes that had kept her from meeting anyone else's eyes, excess of both exhaustion and emotions getting the best of her.
she's so tired but the kind of tired that keeps one awake rather than send them into immediate sleep. ]
Hi, Jake. [ she says quietly, missing the usual rita farr spunk and enthusiasm. ] Yeah, I'm ... I'm awake.
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though her skin had begun to sink from her cheeks, it was the hot tears in her eyes that had kept her from meeting anyone else's eyes, excess of both exhaustion and emotions getting the best of her.
she's so tired but the kind of tired that keeps one awake rather than send them into immediate sleep. ]
Hi, Jake. [ she says quietly, missing the usual rita farr spunk and enthusiasm. ] Yeah, I'm ... I'm awake.