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[keeperfromtheflame]

People would tell me how much they hated this place.  Why they thought it was awful.

I used to think that it wasn't so bad, really.

[Hazel's expression is stone-faced and her tone calm, but there was a noticeable tightness to her shoulders.  She was sitting on her bed with a borderline defeated aura, closet door behind her partially open and a...bow in hand.]

[Those who had known him may or may not recognize it as Frank's bow.]

[Her fingers gripped it so tightly, it was a wonder the wood hadn't broken in half yet.]

Now?  I finally get it.

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[keeperfromtheflame]

[Right around then, Hazel managed a weak smile Henry's way. He really was trying so hard, wasn't he? She appreciated that.]

I almost wish there was, Henry.

But...the one thing I want right now, I don't think anybody can help with.

[henrydaniel]

[His voice is softer and he looks down for a second before going back to the camera.]

I know I'm not one of your friends from home, but...if you just want to talk, or hang out, we can.

[He knows he's younger too, but it's not by much, and he knows he's a good ear.]

[keeperfromtheflame]

[It wasn't what she wanted right then, but...]

[Sometimes want and need were two separate things. And what Hazel needed most were friends. People she could fall back on so that she wouldn't be completely alone. No matter where those friends came from.]

I'd like that.

James... [Briefly, she wondered if Henry knew James, or if it mattered.] ...he invited me over to watch a movie for a bit.

Maybe we could work on that book of yours after?

[henrydaniel]

[Henry smiles a little. He knows James, and he's a really great person to hang out with right now for Hazel.]

We can figure out something, yeah. I'l talk to you later, okay?

[keeperfromtheflame]

Definitely.

[No movie could be so awful that she would forget.]