@nirgama Sorry for witnessing one of Zora’s little.. moments.
There’s something about Zora’s laughter that is deeply unsettling at times. When it’s genuine, it’s a delightful thing. But when it comes from a place that’s not joy, that’s not legitimate enjoyment - it feels different, eerie in ways that is hard to articulate. It is in this moment when Zora finds themselves in the middle of a fit, a nervous fit of laughter that doesn’t seem real, feel real.
It’s hard for them to remember where they are until they hear Udyati’s voice, asking if they are okay. That seems to shut them up quite suddenly, going from being very vocal to being near silent. The difference is stunning.
Wide, otherworldly eyes glance at Udyati before glacing at the tray. “I.. I’m not sure if I’m okay. But I’m sorry for causing you trouble. Sometimes .. things come up in my mind and the only thing I can do is laugh, a weird, contorted, uncomfortable laugh. But laugh nevertheless. Maybe it’s a need to release a tension that has been weighing on me.“
They softly sit deeper within the chair, their eyes going to the variety of snacks. “I.. I can’t ask you to help me with much. I won’t bother you too much.“ Besides Udyati was what..18 or so? Not to say that she couldn’t be helpful, she could be in many ways.. it just felt irresponsible for Zora to place anything on her. And so they won’t.
Instead, they take one of the sweets and take a bite from it, hoping the taste will at least center them for a little while.