[ The voice registered a few seconds after she spoke, and his brow furrowed in confusion. Fragmented thoughts went through his head like molasses. That person... she sounded like... But it couldn't be. She hadn't been there when... They'd been certain that...
She knew his name.
Gale tried focusing on her, but as tired and dizzy as he felt, it was difficult. All he could distinguish was the blonde hair. A dull feeling of shock was slowly building. But it was impossible. There were others. Had to be some other town girl - had to be. ]
Who're you?
[ It was tactless, and even to his own ears, Gale's voice sounded rough, weaker than usual, which only made him sound worse. Mom would've had his hide for talking to a girl like that, especially one who was obviously sick. ]
no subject
She knew his name.
Gale tried focusing on her, but as tired and dizzy as he felt, it was difficult. All he could distinguish was the blonde hair. A dull feeling of shock was slowly building. But it was impossible. There were others. Had to be some other town girl - had to be. ]
Who're you?
[ It was tactless, and even to his own ears, Gale's voice sounded rough, weaker than usual, which only made him sound worse. Mom would've had his hide for talking to a girl like that, especially one who was obviously sick. ]