[Webby bites her lower lip. Unfortunately, this isn't some sappy half-hour TV special where everything wrong gets fixed in less than thirty minutes. She swallows, wishing she could do more, but unable to think of how.]
... We both know I'm not very patient.
[Poor attempt at a joke, judging by her weak smile.]
But... for you, I'll do my best. Just... be careful, okay? You're not alone anymore. You can come to me or Louie if you need help. Or just to talk. Or... whatever.
Don't think you have to do it alone just to prove yourself. I want you here... all of you, even the parts you're not sure about.
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... We both know I'm not very patient.
[Poor attempt at a joke, judging by her weak smile.]
But... for you, I'll do my best. Just... be careful, okay? You're not alone anymore. You can come to me or Louie if you need help. Or just to talk. Or... whatever.
Don't think you have to do it alone just to prove yourself. I want you here... all of you, even the parts you're not sure about.
... No more secrets, though.
[She holds out her pinky finger.]
Promise?