[Ben has seen others come back without their memories, has seen them struggle, has seen their loved ones struggle to reconcile knowing them with not being known. He has done his best to help Anya with it, though he can see that she is more invested than he can imagine for a reason that is not entirely obvious to him. He has thought about it in the past three days, what he would do if Abigail came back and didn't know him, but he decided he would be glad she was back at all.
It's an easier thing to think than to confront, but very little about Ben's life has been easy. He is equal to the task. Ben steps in when he's bidden, closing the door behind him, and stays there by the door looking at her. He does not let himself be drawn in so effortlessly this time.]
Thank you. Do you know who I am, Abigail? [The teddy bear is secure between his ribs and his arm, tucked against the crook of his elbow. The file is under his other arm. His attention is solely on her.]
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It's an easier thing to think than to confront, but very little about Ben's life has been easy. He is equal to the task. Ben steps in when he's bidden, closing the door behind him, and stays there by the door looking at her. He does not let himself be drawn in so effortlessly this time.]
Thank you. Do you know who I am, Abigail? [The teddy bear is secure between his ribs and his arm, tucked against the crook of his elbow. The file is under his other arm. His attention is solely on her.]