( Thank fuck. That seemed to work. The immediate ache of those feelings dissipates, leaving only the echo of it, and Kate collapses back against her chair, but doesn't let go of Shin's hand. )
... I- I see.
( It's been a whirlwind for both of them. These flashes of Shin's past, the good and the bad, still stitching themselves together in Kate's head as the waiter gingerly slips their beers onto the table.
God, that's needed. She's just gonna take a drink first. )
That's what happened before you got here?
( Shit, Shin. You really don't do life by halves, do you? )
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... I- I see.
( It's been a whirlwind for both of them. These flashes of Shin's past, the good and the bad, still stitching themselves together in Kate's head as the waiter gingerly slips their beers onto the table.
God, that's needed. She's just gonna take a drink first. )
That's what happened before you got here?
( Shit, Shin. You really don't do life by halves, do you? )