Helena nodded again quietly, not managing to bring out even a single more word. She felt relieved and reassured, knowing Leo would stay with her until she told him to leave, something she certainly didn't intent to do. She wanted him close to her, and not just for the moment, but for very long.

After a little longer it seemed to be the case that her tears ran dry, as they stopped rolling down her face, and the soft sobbing ended too. Still, Helena didn't move from her friend's lap, still trying to fully calm down. Just that the crying and sobbing had stopped didn't mean that she was completely calm already.