Tears
Tears noun - The process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds).
Vents
Both words in one sentence
- Chekhov's Gun: Valla's scarf tears off when she and Nova sneak through air vents in a bathroom.
Source: Fan Fic / Heroes Of The Desk - After his father leaves, Will vents his anger to Phil, calmly at first, before eventually breaking down into tears and hugging Phil as the episode ends.
Source: Calling the Old Man Out
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