Wow. [ what else is she supposed to say? it really is a lot. it's a lot, and nobody understands. but maybe they can understand. ] I... kind of know what that's like? Not exactly, but something like it. Being broken, and feeling like you have to hide. And- and that sucks, so much, and I'm sorry you weren't able to tell her.

[ a pause. she smiles, reaching forward to brush her fingers against terezi's hand. ]

But. It's kind of selfish? Haha. But I'm glad you're sharing it with me now.

[ a hundred eyes look into terezi's blinded ones, each shining with reassurance. she means every word she's saying. does that come through? maybe she can smell it. haha. she can't help but wonder what the truth smells like, truth and care and the graze of fingertips against mottled gray. ]