[That laugh, small as it is, does bring a tiny smile to Louis' face. Good. He's glad he managed to do that for her if nothing else. It was important, to be able to still laugh- it was the best defence against the horrors of the world, he found.]

Yuuuup. I think fucked-uppedness is just part of the theme at this point.

[He moves to sit next to her, stilling to listen to what she has to say.]

Shit, I did not know that. I didn't even know it was a thing that could happen here. I mean... yeah I get the cocoon bit but that? The fuck is the point of that if only to make people miser-oh no never mind, that's why.

[Sodder, why do you have to be like this? He sighs, reaching over to give her shoulder a brief, solid squeeze. ]

It's super not fucking fair and I'm sorry you got put through the wringer on that one. That's just... so, so shitty.