@preaying , ‘ "Big sisterrrr.~ I come baring gifts!" Little idol holds up a sweater, hand made, etched in is both she & Jean. They're holding hands with cute stars around them. ‘
“ Barbara ? “
It is a voice she had not expected would be interrupting her work , but it is one of the few she is relieved to hear . A pleasant distraction : at least , as distracted as one can be when one still insists on scribbling and shuffling between books and letters sorted neatly upon desk . It is not until little sister wiggles in excitement , nearly shaking sweater in front of elder’s face , that focus shifts at last .
“ You ... did this all on your own ? For me ? “ Gloved hand extends , pinching the fabric , rubbing it between fingers carefully as if one wrong move would unravel it entirely . At last , she smiles , both hands retrieving it to drape across her lap . Lisa will tease endlessly for it , no doubt , but she intends to display it proudly upon wall . A reminder of the family she fights to protect .
“ Thank you , Barbara . I love it . “
