[ Something prickles inside of her and she breathes out a sharp noise as she turns and looks at Remus, swallowing back her own emotions as she gazes at him. She feels sick with the weight of her own emotions and she pauses, watching him, her eyes dancing over his face before she shakes her head, her lips pursed, her expression tight as she pushes her own feelings away. For now she has to be strong for him - and that she can do. She's learned how to be strong, to keep herself steady, even in the darkest of times. ]

Of course I want to hear what you have to say. You're my friend, Remus, and I care about you. I always have and I always will. Don't you dare ever, ever think that I would... [ The music almost screams and she shakes her head, lifting her hands to touch his shoulders, forcing his attention onto her before she leans back, unsure even as she wants to comfort him and offer him some kind of confidence. ]

I want to be here for you. I want you to be able to trust me. So, please. Please let me be as good to you as you've been to me.