[ belle sits on the edge of the bed instead, burying one hand in the dog's fur, a simple reassurance (handle animal 18 lmao disney princess rolls) . she takes in a breath, trying to decide what she can say, how she feels. it's all too complicated to consider good or bad news yet. but it's news. ] Auric... he's alive. [ it's impossible to miss the relief there. a lot could have happened, and no matter what else, she couldn't stand the thought that he wasn't out there somewhere. ]
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