It's easier for her not to pay attention to, or at least not to let in far enough, all the words he chooses to say first. Apologies she can't let in. Because he's right about the rest of it. They only have so much time.
She's had her room search for prisoners before.
One she was even hiding in her bed. Once.
He says we and she feels the snap. The taut line between herself and some spot so many floors beneath her. She can only go so far. But that doesn't have to be said yet. He'll probably realize it.
"To the stables. Kiseki should be fine." Should. She hopes. She can't know. These are things she's rarely had to think about, when she's concerned with people's lives first and foremost. She doesn't pick her mask back up, but she the skill half cover back up from where it's lain around her throat this whole time.
Turning to blow out the candle near her, even as she nodded him toward the door.
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Date: 2012-03-29 11:52 pm (UTC)She's had her room search for prisoners before.
One she was even hiding in her bed. Once.
He says we and she feels the snap. The taut line between herself and some spot so many floors beneath her. She can only go so far. But that doesn't have to be said yet. He'll probably realize it.
"To the stables. Kiseki should be fine." Should. She hopes. She can't know. These are things she's rarely had to think about, when she's concerned with people's lives first and foremost. She doesn't pick her mask back up, but she the skill half cover back up from where it's lain around her throat this whole time.
Turning to blow out the candle near her, even as she nodded him toward the door.