( she isn't okay. he can see it written all over her face, even if she is less than enthusiastic towards admitting to it. jon doesn't look behind him to the memory, but he hears enough of it to have an understanding of what's going on. it's not any of his business, he knows that. so he won't look. won't pry.

and definitely won't ask her any questions that could be taken in a way that could set off the truth-thing. she stands, and he follows after, raising a hand up to wrap his fingers gently around her own, if she'll let him. cissie is--stressed. sometimes, contact can help with that. and jon figures there is no harm in trying. )

Do you want to go to the Robin's Nest? Or--one of the tea rooms? We could get some iced tea and pie or cookies or something. ( because comfort foods are always great. )