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[elizabeth_long]

Mara just asked to come stay with me. Which I am absolutely happy to have happen, but I don't want to say anything until I know what's going on.

Is everything alright there?

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[abigail_lilith]

Mara has been injuring herself, Liz. I don't know what to do. And this is the kind of thing I am supposed to know!

[elizabeth_long]

Oh, Abby. If that's the case, then she might benefit from some time here. She won't get away with anything, if that's what she's thinking. I'm...shall we say, quite qualified to help with that particular issue. And I'm used to watching over girls who might try it too...

[abigail_lilith]

It can't hurt, though I would hate to shift a burden.

Qualified to help with this particular issue?

[elizabeth_long]

Not at all, Abby. Sweetheart, I adore Mara, and would be glad to help.

I was seventeen, my best friend in the world and my parents were dead and I was stuck raising my little brother. My father had hated me my entire life, and I had no one to confide in. I followed some very unfortunate outlets for my grief, and I understand what Mara might be feeling.

If you tell Peter any of that, I'll sit on you.