There's a moment when she looks at the hand, suspicious. She's not sure why a stranger offering friendship immediately strikes her as a threat, but the whole tone of the conversation seems like it changed in a second.
Chill, Rachel. This wasn't Drode, this wasn't even Tom. This was just some kid trying to be nice.
After a second, she forces the visible tension out of her shoulders and accepts the handshake.
No worries.
Chill, Rachel. This wasn't Drode, this wasn't even Tom. This was just some kid trying to be nice.
After a second, she forces the visible tension out of her shoulders and accepts the handshake.
"Yeah, alright. My name is Rachel."