[ allison examines julie briefly, not unlike she's sizing the younger woman up. there's so much that's being left unsaid here, but allison knows she'll learn the important stuff soon enough. ]
It's recent.
[ if she were speaking, that response would be terse, but allison's stern facial expression will have to do. her injury is private, more of a family matter than anything else, a cut too deep to share with strangers. so she lies: ]
no subject
It's recent.
[ if she were speaking, that response would be terse, but allison's stern facial expression will have to do. her injury is private, more of a family matter than anything else, a cut too deep to share with strangers. so she lies: ]
It's not a big deal.