{{{rose}}}

  [ She leaned into his touch despite herself. This
   was why she hated being seen as vulnerable.
   The mere thought of leaning on someone for 
   support was terrifying. ]
        ❝ It’s stupid really….I’m assuming you heard
           about the Howler my father sent. I’m utterly
           humiliated. ❞

    ❝Rosie …❞
 He knows she hates the nickname , but she seems so small , 
 it fits . When she leans into his hand he takes the opportunity to
 shift her closer to him , put her hand in his . It’s what he’d have
 wanted in that situation ; he figures she can’t be too different . 
    ❝Howler ? Um , no , I’ve not heard of any of those . Can’t be 
    that bad , can it ? I mean , what could you have done ?❞