"You're welcome," she said quietly, trying to force a small smile on her face and failing miserably instead. At least... at least that was something good to come out of this disaster. She could give Richard back the buttons to his jacket.

It sounded weak. Stupid. Just an excuse to try and make herself feel better when she didn't deserve that. Because she deserved this pain. Deserved it for all the lives she took and for her own stupid attempts at trust. For being a brought woman.

Tears began to well up in her eyes again. It hurt. All of it hurt so much.