[Once they're back in the barn, their makeshift camp, Steph sets Ellie down near the fire, but not too close, in case it ends up a trigger, too.]
It's not anyone's fault.
[Without preamble, she starts stripping off Ellie's wet clothes, pausing when Asami comes back with the water bottle, so Ellie can take it.]
Can you grab one of my sweaters, please? [Directed at Asami, then she turns back to Ellie.] A little, but you don't need to talk about it now, if you don't want to.
[Steph won't make her relive it more than she already is.]
no subject
It's not anyone's fault.
[Without preamble, she starts stripping off Ellie's wet clothes, pausing when Asami comes back with the water bottle, so Ellie can take it.]
Can you grab one of my sweaters, please? [Directed at Asami, then she turns back to Ellie.] A little, but you don't need to talk about it now, if you don't want to.
[Steph won't make her relive it more than she already is.]