[of course he'd choose to phrase it that way. a piece of a game, a facet of something larger instead of looking to it being a part of who he is. it draws a bitter thought, one where she wonders if he had thought her similar. a piece to a grander scheme.
and it bothers her how even considering that still hurts.
but she steels herself.]
I...will leave you alone to talk with her. Unless you wish otherwise.
[leaving that open for him to decide. she moves to take his tea.]
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and it bothers her how even considering that still hurts.
but she steels herself.]
I...will leave you alone to talk with her. Unless you wish otherwise.
[leaving that open for him to decide. she moves to take his tea.]