Audience: Harrowhark Nonagesimus

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[she rubs at her face, tiredly.] It's not up to me. Or he'd have it.

[bonetiddies]

I know that. I don't think you're being dishonest or withholding something you could give to him. I just find the fact that it works this way incredibly disconcerting.

[There's a reason why she skipped the step where she demands they try harder or do more.]

But that can be a discussion for another time. I appreciate your speaking to me about general topics.

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[a pause, and then she reaches over and brushes harrow's hair out of her face a little.] You're welcome. I'm sorry I can't answer all your questions yet.

[bonetiddies]

[She just looks awkward like she always does when she gets some physical affection - but she's less jumpy than she used to be about it.]

It's all right. I'll figure it out.