( there's a small thanks when she hears the plate settle down, slowly lifting her head back up to pull it closer before taking them apart to fish out the tomatoes. hungover was not a time she wanted to test whether they agreed with her, leaving them in a little pile on the side of the plate before putting it back together to eat it.

and there are a few small bites taken before she does reply, uncertain about everything )

I know what you said but I don't think I understood it. Because that sounds like it should be a dream and... I hate that it feels like it wasn't.

( the falling )