[ winces. it's instinctual -- she can't help but lean away from his anger a bit, even if it's not directed at her. softly ]

... I guess because I attacked him first. I don't know. All I care about is that it's over. At least we can finally stop fighting now... I just want to put it all behind us. I don't know how we could have both stayed in the house while still being so angry at each other...

[ yeah, ftr, it's even someone who lives with her. have fun braining that one, Luke. ]