Emma reaches a hand out and takes Lorettas offered hand. She shakes the ghouls hand firmly, meeting her eyes finally.  Before Loretta knows whats going on, she is being pulled into a hug. Emma did NOT hug, but Emma had not had a ‘friend’ in years.  She didn’t tell Loretta the story for pity or sympathy, and least of all understanding.  She genuinely felt bad for lying to a woman who….seemingly trusted her, in this group that was rare.<br/><br/>She lets the hug linger for a moment, and her brow furrows.  She takes a step back, and offers Loretta a sheepish smile.  She looks downwards,<span style="color: blue">“I’m sorry fr’ what happened to you.. But. You shouldn’t write off anything good for your self in regards to being lonely.   I mean..I’ve slept with a ghoul before..wasn’t the worst sex I’ve ever had…” </span>She tries to make the situation light hearted, she isn’t hitting on Loretta, she isn’t even suggesting that SHE is considered for the ‘sleeping with’ position, but it bothers her that the woman would deal with a life of loneliness just because of something she had no choice in.<span style="color: blue">“I mean..”</span>she clears her throat,<span style="color: blue">“I loved er’ ..and that’s all that mattered. You should be more open minded Loretta...”  </span>She grins broadly, a genuine smile of affection and warmth,<span style="color: blue"> "You're a hell of a catch after all..." </span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>