[If anything she's scolding herself, it's her own actions that are causing her grief and guilt. She feels herself falter a little when he gently places a hand on her back, the warmth seemingly radiating through her. It's comforting. And in a matter of seconds she feels the swing begin to rock.]
Is it really that simple?
[There's a tinge of doubt in her voice, but she also knows she has a tendency to punish herself. She feels like she owes him an explanation, or some kind of admission, and she doesn't have one. So she tries, instead, to center herself, taking a deep breath and closing her eyes, as he suggests, not entirely convinced this will help. But it is worth a shot.]
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Is it really that simple?
[There's a tinge of doubt in her voice, but she also knows she has a tendency to punish herself. She feels like she owes him an explanation, or some kind of admission, and she doesn't have one. So she tries, instead, to center herself, taking a deep breath and closing her eyes, as he suggests, not entirely convinced this will help. But it is worth a shot.]