"It’s okay. You’re okay. You did so well. So brave. Shhh. Just let go. You’re safe. It’s fine. Let go." She let herself sink against him, let the sobs come, let him hold her as the world spun. At length, the shuddering stopped, her breathing steadied, and she was able to look up at him. She opened her mouth to speak and then frowned, realising she wasn’t supposed to. "Say anything you want," he said. "Rules are suspended in this sort of situation."