[ She's rooted to the floor and unable to move, but the moment he expresses uncertainty and suggests he might leave, Mirena takes a step toward him. ]
— No! No, you must stay. [ she stops, takes a breath, reins it in a bit; her next words are quieter. ] It's cold, outside. You'll freeze before you reach the next shelter.
[ She takes him in visually, her eyes moving over his hair, his rugged clothing, cataloging every minute similarity and difference — but it's his eyes that transfix her. They look so much like Vlad's. She swallows. ]
at least he wouldn't have to take off his silver wedding ring, either
— No! No, you must stay. [ she stops, takes a breath, reins it in a bit; her next words are quieter. ] It's cold, outside. You'll freeze before you reach the next shelter.
[ She takes him in visually, her eyes moving over his hair, his rugged clothing, cataloging every minute similarity and difference — but it's his eyes that transfix her. They look so much like Vlad's. She swallows. ]
You should stay the night.