Don't be. [ the corner of his mouth quirks just slightly. ] Better it than me.
[ miles is hoping to inject just enough levity to release some of that tension, and he holds her gaze with one he hopes conveys concern and sympathy and support and acknowledgment all at once. he hoverrs a moment before he puts a hand on lara's arm. he's tense, too, half-holding his breath in case something else breaks. ]
There's nothing to apologize for, anyway, so you're in the clear. It's alright, Lara.
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[ miles is hoping to inject just enough levity to release some of that tension, and he holds her gaze with one he hopes conveys concern and sympathy and support and acknowledgment all at once. he hoverrs a moment before he puts a hand on lara's arm. he's tense, too, half-holding his breath in case something else breaks. ]
There's nothing to apologize for, anyway, so you're in the clear. It's alright, Lara.