Clarisse is familiar with that kind of thing, enough for it to make her raise an eyebrow. The whole "yeah, we won't ever talk about anything that matters, but here's a weapon you can use" is a special kind of hurt, because it seems like it should be enough. It never is.
"Yeah, that's pretty much true." She turns to look at Ellie, finally. "The good thing about me is that I never sink." She means it to be lighthearted, even gives Ellie a tiny smile, but it falls a little flat. She's drained.
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Clarisse is familiar with that kind of thing, enough for it to make her raise an eyebrow. The whole "yeah, we won't ever talk about anything that matters, but here's a weapon you can use" is a special kind of hurt, because it seems like it should be enough. It never is.
"Yeah, that's pretty much true." She turns to look at Ellie, finally. "The good thing about me is that I never sink." She means it to be lighthearted, even gives Ellie a tiny smile, but it falls a little flat. She's drained.