[Maya's shoulders tense when Pearl approaches and she turns to face her, forcing on a smile.
She knows. She knows by now that all of this is Morgan's way of twisting her heart, and knows that Pearly knows, too. But she wants so badly for Pearly to be happy that she forces down her own feelings, trying to stay chipper.]
Yeah! You were so brave while I was gone, Pearly.
I'm so proud!
[Maybe if she can just focus on the positive, she can ignore the guilt.]
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She knows. She knows by now that all of this is Morgan's way of twisting her heart, and knows that Pearly knows, too. But she wants so badly for Pearly to be happy that she forces down her own feelings, trying to stay chipper.]
Yeah! You were so brave while I was gone, Pearly.
I'm so proud!
[Maybe if she can just focus on the positive, she can ignore the guilt.]