Two bites out of her sandwich and a celery stick dipped in the ranch dressing later, Tess finishes up chewing. With hesitation like that, from the young girl, it might be better to not push it. Long stories aren't the kind anyone wants to talk about.

"If you'd rather not, that's fine too. Long stories are known to be a pain in the ass."

Tess nudges her plate over closer to Beth, silently offering her some of her veggies and dip, carrots and celery and broccoli.