The joke about how much she owed Avery and how long it would take her to pay back was a usual one between both of them. Others might find it weird because of the difference in social status, thinking Stephanie might feel bad since she was of lower tier, but the best friends never seemed to bother with it.
And now? Meeting for the first time after thinking her best friend was dead for weeks, it wasn't her fault that she couldn't hold her tears back.
Avery stepped forward, rubbing her hand up and down her shoulders.
"If you continue crying like this, Steph, then we won't be able to catch up on anything before I leave here, which I have to do, soon, in fact."
Stephanie nodded vigorously, immediately using the sleeves of her clothes to wipe her eyes.