[ She bites her lip-- out of uncertainty and in an attempt to keep herself from speaking before Vriska has said her piece.

When quiet envelopes them once more, she inches her palm forward and rests her hand on top of Vriska's. ]

You're not going to believe me.. but it's easier to not care, you know. It's harder to open yourself up to other people and feel things for them, especially in a situation like this. So, I think that makes you strong. It's going to make all of this more difficult.. but I think you're very brave because of that.