[This time, she just blinks. At the book, the rose. And then to Lightning.

She bends down a little, in hope that she'll look her way, maybe, but mostly because she can't place a hand on her shoulder, or her arm - so crouching next to her has to do.]

So you do. [and she tilts her head sideways, letting out a gentle sigh.] It's... this isn't a bad thing, you know? It's not easy, sometimes, but... if you feel like this, you should tell him.

Even if you don't know what the answer will be, y'know? You never know for sure. You don't know if nothing will happen... not until then.