[ She is grateful for the way he tends to her, although Bela does look away when the dressing is removed because she still can't look at the word nor the mark, disgusted by it. Over time and when it eventually becomes a scar, she will probably make her peace with, but for now, she has to handle it in the way that's best for her.
Bela's gaze falls on him when he crouches down in front of her, briefly touching his hands with her own before pulling them back to allow James to work. The words aren't unwelcome, maybe he was fine with someone who was messy and complicated, yet always strived to be perfect and untouchable. ]
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Bela's gaze falls on him when he crouches down in front of her, briefly touching his hands with her own before pulling them back to allow James to work. The words aren't unwelcome, maybe he was fine with someone who was messy and complicated, yet always strived to be perfect and untouchable. ]
Disappointed? How so?
[ Thinking she's missed out on a joke somehow. ]