Give Me Your Hands
by SMYGO4EVA
"It feels like, at times, you're the only one I can trust."
Kya felt Lin's words resonate within her. She had remembered when it had felt like her entire world, her loved ones and connections, shrinking down to just herself and the woman, Lin Beifong, in front of her. She remembered the frailty of being completely at the enemy's mercy, being forced to hope that their humanity was enough to keep her and everyone else alive.
She remembered hopelessness, and then a strong, gloved hand of the Chief grabbing hold of her, and never letting go.
They now sat together, the cool air breeze a welcome from the stifling indoors. Lin's hands were in Kya's, and she wasn't sure who reached out first. It didn't matter, not to them, at least.
Kya sighed and looked upon Lin, nodding her head. "I know the feeling."
Lin regarded Kya, nodding back at her, and then rested her head against the wall outside of the station, exhaling deeply.
Kya reached out and gently took hold of Lin's calloused hands, with Lin squeezing back.
In the brief moments they had with one another, they put aside shared regrets and feelings for another day.