[the energy in here is so depressing but manwol thinks this is the only valid mood to have. there's a Bad mood, but also like -- a similar awkward vibe?? from manwol?? She's sitting here, but she also avoids everyone's eyes. sometimes, you make a Choice, and now you have to look at those Choices.

Caleb's words hurt, and the others agreeing hurt so much more. ]

...I made a choice and I was confident that I could deal with the consequences. [...] I won't make light of Lila's death by running away now.

[even though she probably spent like a good amount of outside and in the room and not meeting anyone's gazes. she's here now. as much as bonds frighten her, she owes that much to the people she's met here.]