[it's there; a steady thump thump thump under his jumper. she feels dizzy, her head reeling at even tne notion of his heart beating. the reality of it is almost too much. a second later she snatches his wrist and feels for a pulse; another thump thump. she maked a noise, somewhere half between a sob and a laugh. she meets Kieren's gaze with glassy eyes and --
she doesn't know what to say. she's lost for words.]
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she doesn't know what to say. she's lost for words.]