Those were extenuating circumstances... [she can't argue with any of those points though... and the point is, she doesn't want to. she wants this reassurance that it'll be fine. that Yelena of course understands the importance of this to her.
she nods, and carefully sets down the mug, though she's not quite certain for what. she resists the urge to twist into each other, keeping them accessible to Yelena instead.]
[She shifts so she's seated more directly angled towards Ava, She could just take Ava's hands, and that would probably be of some comfort, but she follows through on the gamble and holds her arms out, gestures:] Come here.
[it's still difficult to recognize when something is... it's an invitation of a hug? and not immediately shy away from it. but she doesn't hesitate though, to go right to Yelena.]
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she nods, and carefully sets down the mug, though she's not quite certain for what. she resists the urge to twist into each other, keeping them accessible to Yelena instead.]
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[She shifts so she's seated more directly angled towards Ava, She could just take Ava's hands, and that would probably be of some comfort, but she follows through on the gamble and holds her arms out, gestures:] Come here.
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It is all going to be absolutely okay. It is just as important to me as it is to you, I promise, and you know how I am. Nothing but success will do.