[The sad fact is, if he loses her to anything — it's going to be himself. The ice in his voice hits her like a weapon, straight through her chest, but this time she's staying calm. Last night her temper — drained by socializing with her family, and by trying to cover for Hei's ill humor — got away from her. Today she's (a little more) in control.]
Sit down [She gestures to the chair nearest her] and we can talk about this.
[She can be flexible about it this time. The baby doesn't have a heartbeat yet; according to Southern Water Tribe custom, she can still terminate the pregnancy. She's willing to hear him out, weigh the risks and benefits as a couple, but she is not going to bow down to his knee-jerk autocratic instincts. She is not going to change her mind unless he indicates that he understands and respects her position.]
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Date: 2015-02-15 08:17 pm (UTC)Sit down [She gestures to the chair nearest her] and we can talk about this.
[She can be flexible about it this time. The baby doesn't have a heartbeat yet; according to Southern Water Tribe custom, she can still terminate the pregnancy. She's willing to hear him out, weigh the risks and benefits as a couple, but she is not going to bow down to his knee-jerk autocratic instincts. She is not going to change her mind unless he indicates that he understands and respects her position.]