[Her hand grips the podium tightly enough to shake. But the moment Elsa's slides into it... she stills, but continues to have that glossy, far-away look in her eyes - a sure sign that she isn't looking at the voting system. She might not be even watching the trial play out at this point.
But Cass accepts Elsa's hand, the comforting squeeze draws up a slight reaction: her hand squeezing Elsa's back.]
cw: slight disassociation
But Cass accepts Elsa's hand, the comforting squeeze draws up a slight reaction: her hand squeezing Elsa's back.]
...One for one, right?
[Her lips twitch, but she doesn't smile.]
I-I... I can't do this. Not for him.