learnedskill:

    _{“ I was not always like this, no.
                It took many years for me to accept this as it is. “}

        _{« I like you. »}

               _{It is a thoughtful admission that makes her lack of
            options more difficult. Really, there are none. She can
               be of no help.  After a long moment of silence, she
            offers an apologetic smile.}

        _{« I know your name. I have not given mine.
              It is Nienna. »}