[ Alice pauses, not replying right away. Mostly since she's not too sure what to say here - whether to tell the truth or lie. The way her gaze slightly looks away from Wen Qing before turning back to her is enough of a telltale sign though as to the fact that Alice isn't exactly doing amazing right now. ]
I'm fine.
[ A lie. But being openly vulnerable is hard, even in front of friends.
At the same time, she feels bad enough over the lie that she at least adds, a moment later: ]
no subject
I'm fine.
[ A lie. But being openly vulnerable is hard, even in front of friends.
At the same time, she feels bad enough over the lie that she at least adds, a moment later: ]
.. Uncomfortable, mostly.