[The verdict is so not what Shaw was expecting that she has the exact same impulse. She tips her head forward and tries to muffle her laugh against Root's shoulder, not wanting to offend or give the wrong impression - but when she hears Root's own outburst, she stops bothering, lifting her face and revealing a grim smile.
It's a relief, in its own weird way. She doesn't like it, but she's glad that Root's not going to be tortured.]
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It's a relief, in its own weird way. She doesn't like it, but she's glad that Root's not going to be tortured.]
I'm still going to be here, though.
[She says, giving Root's shoulders a squeeze.]
It's gonna be okay.