Sublime

had lain side by side on his hospital bed, sharing

A Little Princess (greatest vindication story ever), The Golden Compass (greatest animal character ever), and Little Women

susurrus

“Sylvie’s sick,” Alice said, as if handing a piece of mail to another person.

She was all of herself with him and even felt there was room for her to become more. When he rested his eyes on her, it was without judgment or expectation, and in that space, Sylvie felt her potential: for bravery, brilliance, kindness, joy.