( was this a kindred spirit? someone who could come to understand her?

whatever the answers were, at the very least it had been a good conversation. it didn't take away all of her pain but it was enough to be heard without complete judgement. )

I'm sorry Rin, I went on and on without introducing myself properly.

( with her slightly drier now, reira held her hand out to the other. )

I'm Layla Serizawa, but I often get called 'Reira'.