find Naomi in one of her weak moments.

      _{❝ a’ course honey… jus’ fine. ❞}

      _{lies hid behind her teeth; lies she’s unable to
      tell the youth opposite her – she was concerned,
      yes she comprehended that – but she was still
      young. it’s u n f a i r to pour her problems onto
      the other. a small, feeble smile on her lips lasted
      for a second until it drops; her palm pressing over
      her eye.}

      _{❝ … are ya? ❞}