[She squeezes Myri's hand back, glad for the support. She knew that Myri was right, Mark wouldn't walk away from their friendship. He just wasn't that kind of person. That still didn't make her any less petrified to admit her feelings. ]

Aye, yer right. I know yer right. [She sniffles, wiping a hand under her eyes.] He truly is one of the kindest people I've met, aside from yerself. I-I just... don't know.

[She shakes her head, sucking in a deep breath of air. When she meets Myri's eyes again there is a visible difference, the look in them much lighter, not happy by any means but almost a bit relieved.]

Thank ye, Myri. I didn't mean ter spill all of this in yer lap. Yer a good friend.