Kissing tears from the other's face.
6O's feet carried her to one room she was very familiar with, 21O's one, she headed there as soon as she was free.
Because like many other times, she knew very well what happened.
And what 21O needed…
Her…
But she hadn't quite been prepared to see what her eyes laid on…
21O sat hunched over on her bed when she entered, she didn't need an invitation by now.
But she never expected to ever see the woman in this state…
She never expected to ever see her cry…
In all these times, 6O couldn't say she ever saw a tear leave the woman's eyes, despite everything.
Honestly, she was surprised by the woman's strength.
But even the strong could fall, and when they did, they fell hard.
6O wordlessly sat at 21O's side, pulling her close with an arm around her shoulder, she didn't need to say anything, she didn't want to say anything…
She just held the woman close, like she did many other times.
When 21O raised a hand to attempt to dry her tears, she didn't let her. "Let it out." she just said.
Because that was the only thing she needed to do.
She'd dry her eyes instead, with gentle kisses that tasted of salt, and affection.
She wouldn't let her face this alone.
She didn't before, she wouldn't now.