[Mia squeezes Phoenix's shoulder underneath his hand, leaning her temple against his shoulder, too. It isn't exactly a hug, but the sentiment of one is there.
She doesn't have to ask to know, anyway; she could feel it, just before their new connection was severed. It almost felt empty to be apart from him and Maya in that way, now, but Mia doesn't need the oath to know just how Phoenix is feeling right now.
"The only time a lawyer can cry is when it's all over."
Diego's voice rings in her mind, and right now it stings. When will it be over? Will they make it until then? She's not so sure anymore, but she has to stay strong for Maya and Phoenix.]
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She doesn't have to ask to know, anyway; she could feel it, just before their new connection was severed. It almost felt empty to be apart from him and Maya in that way, now, but Mia doesn't need the oath to know just how Phoenix is feeling right now.
"The only time a lawyer can cry is when it's all over."
Diego's voice rings in her mind, and right now it stings. When will it be over? Will they make it until then? She's not so sure anymore, but she has to stay strong for Maya and Phoenix.]
You're thinking of what to say now, aren't you?
[she asks gently.]
You don't have to say anything.