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The distressed crease that had been forming between Noelle's brows eased slightly, and Sam breathed a sigh of relief before continuing. "You know, if you really wanted to, what could you not do at this point? We trust you like family, because… to us, you already are our family... Do you not believe the same?"
The older girl refused to answer Sam's question as she turned her head away indifferently, but Sam had already mastered all her tells, and could clearly see the slightly reddened tips of her ears. 'My, the big ice-block lady is getting shy, is she? But why is she still so stubborn, ah?! I must melt some of her ice so she doesn't unknowingly hurt both herself and my little baby!'
The taller girl couldn't help but smile as she thought about it. "I know you're only worried about us, which is why I'm trying to convince you. Don't overthink so much, just be with us, be happy. And if there is something bothering you, can't we just talk it out?"
