[ No matter what Clara says, Vanessa feels that 'heavy' is exactly what describes her footfalls on this new path. They drag, even, when the Doctor isn't there to take her hand and spin her into the clouds.
To admit as much to anyone isn't something she can manage, but there are other ways to share in struggles without utterly locking the other person out of your heart. She doesn't think Clara is the type of person to ever knowingly abuse another's heart, but she's also said things that have left Vanessa with her breath suspended—an unease never forgotten.
She's felt the same about most of her closest friends. Every one has carried a dangerous secret. Vanessa wanted to hold their hand, all the same. ]
Through activities like ice skating, you mean? I never did learn.
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To admit as much to anyone isn't something she can manage, but there are other ways to share in struggles without utterly locking the other person out of your heart. She doesn't think Clara is the type of person to ever knowingly abuse another's heart, but she's also said things that have left Vanessa with her breath suspended—an unease never forgotten.
She's felt the same about most of her closest friends. Every one has carried a dangerous secret. Vanessa wanted to hold their hand, all the same. ]
Through activities like ice skating, you mean? I never did learn.