After your first lead briefing, you panicked in the hallway, heart hammering in your chest. Alex came to stand beside you, giving you space but not leaving you alone.

“I saw your hands shake,” she said.

“You’re scared of failing, of disappointing someone.”

You nodded, eyes glassy.

“You can mess up,” she said.

“You’re still safe with me. I’m not going anywhere and besides we all started once. We all messed up at least once. We are human.”