[ there's the impulse to hug her, to hold her as easily as he used to, they'd used to be so touchy. playfully so, or during tough times of confession and uncertainty that it seems like they could most rely on each other, and then--of course, he'd broken that trust.

still, he'd like to hope it could be regained. ] Mm, I know there are times trying to find the truth can be scary. It could be hard. And we talked about your sister before... I think the fact that you've made a truce with her is already a lot of progress.

Maybe you could think about or write down what you'd want to say or ask her. That might help instead of going to see her unprepared. Or... go with a friend or someone who could support you.

[ like him, if she'd allow. ]