[The way he's so straightforward about it finally pushes the nagging sensation into full-on flashbacks - flashthroughs? - to Hazama approaching her in front of the clinic and in the park, gently but firmly reminding her just how far everything has gotten out of her hands.
And this is when she can practically feel the wall of guard she always keeps up around Hazama sliding into place. It isn't a conscious decision, but that familiar stiff guard is back whether she means it to be or not.]
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And this is when she can practically feel the wall of guard she always keeps up around Hazama sliding into place. It isn't a conscious decision, but that familiar stiff guard is back whether she means it to be or not.]
Slow it how...?