i'm just the sucker who let you fill her mind

Ruby stood at the foot of her bed, her grin a little sheepish. She lowered her fist from the metal framing holding the privacy curtains, crouching down to retrieve the fallen newspaper. “Hi,” Ruby said softly, standing up once again. “I thought I would visit and see how you were doing.” She paused, glancing at the newspaper. “You’re reading about… the annual fishing festival at Hasegawa Bay? Sounds fascinating.” Danna felt an instant relief from the sound of Ruby’s voice. Danna laughed, taking the newspaper back from Ruby. Her laughter paused and turned to nerves as their hands brushed. Danna shrugged, trying not to think about that accidental brush. “I ran out of other things to read,” she said. “Also, don’t you know that fishing is one of my secret passions?”