Love Me Not, Mr. Snow
For a moment, we found ourselves trapped in a silent dialogue.
"Rima," I gently prompted, reclaiming her attention "Let's try again. Employ the tools we've just discussed. Fear is only as deep as the mind allows. Don't give it that power"
With that, she nodded, took a deep breath, tightened her grip on the imaginary roots, and began again. This time, her voice was steadier, her thoughts more organized. A subtle smile tugged at the corners of my mouth; we were making progress, albeit slowly. Yet, there was an element yet untouched, a crucial aspect of her presentation. Her posture, her body language, was still a reflection of her fear rather than her strength.
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