A/N: This was written for the 200! Prompt! Battle! over at femslash100 on Livejournal. The prompt was- Dollhouse, Echo/Claire, tender
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Claire nearly jumped at the feel of Echo's fingers on her skin.
The doctor rarely let anyone touch her. The memories of what Alpha had done to her had scared her to the point where she feared anyone else's touch. To the point where she was terrified of being hurt again.
But with Echo, it was different.
Echo's fingers were soft and delicate, and Claire swore she could feel the care that emanated from them. Unconsciously, Claire nuzzled her cheek against Echo's hand, feeling safe for the first time in a long, long while.
"Dr. Saunders?" Echo is concerned, confused, but it only makes Claire smile one of the few smiles she's allowed since Alpha injured her. "Are you okay?"
"I am now, Echo." Claire whispers, reveling in the tender touch of the doll's caress.