Audience: Harrowhark Nonagesimus

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It is a consequence of the reason they began to forget, in the first place. If they were to remember, it would only fade.

...Truth be told, however, I cannot fully understand the choice either. Were I in their place, I would remember as many times as I must, even if it meant losing those memories several times over.

[bonetiddies]

What I've forgotten. . . is it something terrible? Is that something you can answer for me?

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[for a few moments, they remain silent.]

No. I do not believe you would consider it to be so.

[their own opinions of willingly forgetting are, of course, negative. but they can put their bias aside for five seconds instead of just telling her yes.]

[bonetiddies]

I. . . see.

[Is that a relief? Somehow it doesn't feel like a relief. If the memories she's lost aren't terrible, then why is it so important that she not disturb them? For what reason did she take them away?

. . . Her head is throbbing again.]

Is it within your capabilities to undo what was done to me? I'm not asking you to, I only want to know.

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...should you decide that you wish to look into it, I will see what may be done. I believe it might be possible.

[they leave it at that, for now.]

[bonetiddies]

Thank you. I will. . . consider it.

[She shouldn't; the Harrow who wrote her those letters was very clear. But it's good to know she has a choice, somehow.]

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There is no need to offer thanks for it. I do not say so out of kindness.

[more a desire to set things right, as they perceive the situation to be.]

But it will remain your choice.

[bonetiddies]

I didn't think you offered out of kindness, but I still appreciate the chance to speak plainly.

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You may speak as plainly as you like, then, in my presence.

[bonetiddies]

[Don't say thank you, they don't want to be thanked.]

. . . Agreed.