[Leia keeps pace with Barriss as they make their way over to the spot she pointed out. Her attention right now is split between Barriss and her condition and making keeping an eye on the other passers-by. It's part reflex, and also partly concern for the other girl's condition.]
That's my best guess, yes. It's not uncommon for the manifestation of extreme emotions to be something as unsettling as, well, that.
[Perhaps not the most delicate way of putting it, but it's explanation and facts that were probably wanted here, not coddling.]
no subject
[Leia keeps pace with Barriss as they make their way over to the spot she pointed out. Her attention right now is split between Barriss and her condition and making keeping an eye on the other passers-by. It's part reflex, and also partly concern for the other girl's condition.]
That's my best guess, yes. It's not uncommon for the manifestation of extreme emotions to be something as unsettling as, well, that.
[Perhaps not the most delicate way of putting it, but it's explanation and facts that were probably wanted here, not coddling.]
My own tend to involve heat or ice.