[ That Linden isn’t brushing off her attempts is good enough for her. Trying to understand her teacher was often like finding your way around a maze. There were no shortcuts, no way to climb over hedges, and it could be long and winding. But at times, not overthinking all the twists and turns and just appreciating the simply beauty of its intricacies made it worth it. If that came in the form of a small smile over birthday cake, that was a win.
He redirects the subject to her, as he normally does, but it dawns on Alex that she hadn’t considered that yet, nor has anyone asked her. She looks down at her fingers as they press against one another, fiddling as usual. ]
Not…I mean, it’s crossed my mind, but I never really thought about it. I’d already gone so long without one, so…
[ Has she watched friends and families celebrate birthdays together at the places she’s worked? Children excitedly blowing out candles and opening up presents? Yes, sometimes longingly. But it was hard to miss something she didn’t remember. ]
no subject
He redirects the subject to her, as he normally does, but it dawns on Alex that she hadn’t considered that yet, nor has anyone asked her. She looks down at her fingers as they press against one another, fiddling as usual. ]
Not…I mean, it’s crossed my mind, but I never really thought about it. I’d already gone so long without one, so…
[ Has she watched friends and families celebrate birthdays together at the places she’s worked? Children excitedly blowing out candles and opening up presents? Yes, sometimes longingly. But it was hard to miss something she didn’t remember. ]