Clara failed to save the little girl. She realised it and it crushed her, her heart heavy with grief.
Alec, still trying to grasp the situation, approached her slowly.
"Clara.... I'm sorry...." he started, stretching his hands towards her with caution, but Clara cut his off with a cold stare.
"Don't," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "Just don't."
He gave her the distance she requested for but he joined her in picking up the woods and blocks, putting them aside. They both knew they weren't doing much at all but it just seemed right.
Clara, obviously hurt with guilt and confusion just kept silent. She could picture out the little girl as she struggled with powers and strength beyond her knowledge.
" I should have done better," Clara said to herself as she picked up a lar
