[She should go. There's nothing she can do for him. He's a stranger as much as the rest of them, and she isn't equipped to deal with complex emotions. Protecting is hard; harming is easier.
In spite of all the reasons swirling in her head, Reiju steps forward—deeper into the room with her arms folded as she glances around, like she's taking in the scenery, before her gaze lands on Mark again. It's true that anyone can come up here. Nobody in this group has ownership of the lighthouse. The opposite also holds true: There's no reason to stay, either.
"I'm, um." Maybe those words are what did it for her.]
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In spite of all the reasons swirling in her head, Reiju steps forward—deeper into the room with her arms folded as she glances around, like she's taking in the scenery, before her gaze lands on Mark again. It's true that anyone can come up here. Nobody in this group has ownership of the lighthouse. The opposite also holds true: There's no reason to stay, either.
"I'm, um." Maybe those words are what did it for her.]
What were you going to say earlier?