Cat fight at the side of the tracks

Julie, who had stayed tight-lipped about her time before coming to Veteris, had told the truth to Roman only because he already knew some things about her through their exchange of letters. Having said it out now, her chest felt lighter. 

"I thought people are usually sympathetic when it comes to situations like this," commented Roman. Both he and Julie were sitting on the bed with their backs leaning against the cold wall of the dorm. He had taken out his lighter and had flicked it to move his thumb back and forth over the flame.

Though Roman didn't directly ask the question, Julie could sense the curiosity in his eyes, which had met hers for a brief moment before looking at the opposite side of the wall.