We both care a lot about you. [Marc especially, since Steven is so important to the man in a way that no one, not even she, can truly understand.] And you know how protective he is. Too protective sometimes.

[She says it with a watery laugh, something quiet and intimate between them at the moment.

Leaning into the hug for a long moment, she finally pulls back a little, but not all the way, wiping at her eyes a little, but her smile is more genuine again.]

Here, why don't I help you pick out your outfit, hm?