[Good. I can't believe Pride is valid, now. She understands a little, about being unable to ask for or acknowledge help, so she doesn't miss the appreciation.]
. . . The other three, who were there. I would like to tell them of this conversation, because they are also concerned with her well-being. May I?
no subject
[Good. I can't believe Pride is valid, now. She understands a little, about being unable to ask for or acknowledge help, so she doesn't miss the appreciation.]
. . . The other three, who were there. I would like to tell them of this conversation, because they are also concerned with her well-being. May I?
no subject
Yes. [they say, finally.] The four of you who took care of her.
[they have rights, as far as pride is concerned.]
no subject
no subject
they pause, and then just give her a small nod, and if she doesn't stop them, they step back into the shadows against the wall and vanish.]