Audience: Harrowhark Nonagesimus

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Comments

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I had something I wanted, more than anything.

[bonetiddies]

So you came here. But you're still here. So did you fail to earn it?

[probe]

No, I didn't. [they fold their arms.] That's all I'm going to say about that, boo.

[bonetiddies]

Understood. I won't continue to press you on a subject you'd rather not speak about. It would be fruitless, let alone rude.

[probe]

[a pause.]

... Thanks. [they sound sort of relieved? and grateful.] That's sweet of you.

[bonetiddies]

I'm sure you wouldn't answer me, anyway.

[She's not sweet!!]

I loathe those who don't respect boundaries.

[probe]

That's a new take, is all!

[they pat harrow's shoulder.] Most people here get mad when I dodge. Sometimes boundaries get you further than being nosy. Not that I'd know anything about that.

[bonetiddies]

[Flinching awkwardly when they pat her, like she's going to be attacked.]

Well. Truly, all I wish to know is whether you are here out of your own choosing, or whether you are trapped.

[probe]

-- Whoa, sorry. [they seem concerned about the flinching!]

It's - both, really, but hey. Do you not want me to touch you?

[bonetiddies]

I'm. . .

[She has to consider that for a moment.]

I'm not very used to it. I don't mind, it only caught me by surprise.

[probe]

[they nod a little.]

I'll be better about uh, telegraphing. If you want.

[bonetiddies]

That. . .

[Would be nice?]

Do what you feel best.

[probe]

That feels best to me! I don't like touching people if it freaks them out.

[bonetiddies]

It doesn't freak me out. You're overstating it.

[probe]

You jumped like twenty feet in the air.

[don't overexaggerate, wrath.]