Parry

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She watches them with glassy eyes.

Back and forth, back and forth…

Their silly arguments and bets have no meaning, yet they do it anyway.

For fun.

One gives the other a sudden and undeniable jab.

She laughs and walks out, deciding to just leave them to it.

Unbeknownst to her, the match stops as soon as the door swings shut behind her.

After all, it had just been for her benefit.

They've always known she was strong, but now there's proof just maybe she's on the mend.

After all, they'd made her laugh—

—Sometimes, laughter is the only medicine.