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Erin's voice mail message is in a weary voice: "Erin Peters. If you called in the middle of the night and I didn't answer, I'm dying. If I pick up and someone on your end isn't dying, they will be shortly. Text otherwise."

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decrypter

"...Yes, if you wouldn't mind."

But knowing Erin's considerations with space, she'll let her make the first move.

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crushed_pearls

Erin sets her cup down on the floor and approaches so she can cradle Helena into a gentle hug. She has to bend a little, but that's okay.

This is her friend, under Erin's aegis.

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decrypter

Only when Erin touches her does she move to hug her back, and Erin will feel the amount of tension in her shoulders, constantly there in her posture. It doesn't exactly ease away, but she at least breathes, bringing herself back to center. It's okay. This was okay.

When she manages to speak again, it's half muffled in Erin's clothes.

"Sorry this wasn't merely me missing our usual discussions."

A gossip session is a lot more fun than this.

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crushed_pearls

"You have nothing to apologize for, Helena," Erin murmurs softly. "But don't worry, I've got plenty stored up. I've been slacking on the news myself since I've been so busy making Christmas presents."

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decrypter

"Good. Once you're rested enough, you'll have to tell me everything that I've gone and missed by being elsewhere."

The second Erin wants to let go, Helena will - but truth be told, she's not going to be the one to do so first. Blame it on being a tactile person.

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crushed_pearls

Yeah, Erin's not letting go any time soon either.

"Done deal, youngblood. Can't wait to tell ya how the maze went too."

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decrypter

"Yes. You'll have to tell me who won, who lost...I'll tell you about the horses, and the people I've gotten more acquainted with."

"...your coffee's going to go cold, though."

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crushed_pearls

"It'll go cold regardless, it's for later." Erin gives Helena a soft squeeze and lets go, though, stepping back out of her personal space. "...Enjoy Christmas, Helena."