[Lydia sighs softly and shifts closer, wrapping her arm around her best friend's shoulders and giving her a sideways hug. One she knows Allison needs but will never ask for.]
Sweetheart, you're not a robot. It's okay for you to feel things. It's okay for you to wish for things. It's okay for you to not be one hundred percent all of the time.
[And yes, she's aware she sounds like a hypocrite saying that, which is why she adds:] And if you don't want the whole world to see it, I understand that. You know I do. But you don't have to pretend around me. I'm your best friend for a reason.
I will never think less of you for it, Allison. I know how brave and strong you are.
[Because Lydia knows the real answer is yes. She can read it all over Allison's face and posture. And especially the tears she's trying to hold back.]
And maybe you have things you need to make up for for yourself, but not for the rest of us. You've done so much for the pack. You've more than earned your place. [And that doesn't even begin to cover it. Not when Allison literally died trying to save her.]
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[Lydia sighs softly and shifts closer, wrapping her arm around her best friend's shoulders and giving her a sideways hug. One she knows Allison needs but will never ask for.]
Sweetheart, you're not a robot. It's okay for you to feel things. It's okay for you to wish for things. It's okay for you to not be one hundred percent all of the time.
[And yes, she's aware she sounds like a hypocrite saying that, which is why she adds:] And if you don't want the whole world to see it, I understand that. You know I do. But you don't have to pretend around me. I'm your best friend for a reason.
I will never think less of you for it, Allison. I know how brave and strong you are.
[Because Lydia knows the real answer is yes. She can read it all over Allison's face and posture. And especially the tears she's trying to hold back.]
And maybe you have things you need to make up for for yourself, but not for the rest of us. You've done so much for the pack. You've more than earned your place. [And that doesn't even begin to cover it. Not when Allison literally died trying to save her.]