[ Joel's fingers instinctively squeeze the ones he's holding when Ellie turns glassy eyes onto him, her reassurance bringing him a tiny amount of relief. She looks a little upset, and he can't help but think they may have triggered whatever it is she's feeling. He's not exactly sure why though, maybe she can explain it somehow, as he's a little out of touch with things when it comes to certain emotions and others, how to approach them.
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[ Joel's fingers instinctively squeeze the ones he's holding when Ellie turns glassy eyes onto him, her reassurance bringing him a tiny amount of relief. She looks a little upset, and he can't help but think they may have triggered whatever it is she's feeling. He's not exactly sure why though, maybe she can explain it somehow, as he's a little out of touch with things when it comes to certain emotions and others, how to approach them.
He clears his throat, waits. ]