"It sounds like... she has high expectations for you." Elise carefully considered her words, afraid of saying the wrong thing. She knew that Arthur's experiences were far more complicated than she could understand, but at this moment, all she could offer was support and understanding.
"But I think..." She looked up. "Maybe she just wants you to be strong enough to carry the weight of the family. It's just... sometimes, it can be too much pressure. But I... I'll do my best to help you."
This was the only comfort she could think of. Elise didn't know how much she could do, but she didn't want Arthur to go through this alone. Even if it was just a contract, she was still willing to do her best to share some of the burden.
They didn't speak again, each lost in their thoughts until they retu
