mathis

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I see.

[hmmm.]

So you wanted to be firm because you were afraid we would hesitate to sacrifice her partner, and you thought it might need to be done anyway.

[cumulative]

S-something... like that.

[a hesitant nod.]

But I would never do that without having a good reason for my feelings, even if... I can't say what it is.

[undread]

...I believe you.

[she does; it's clear something else was going on there.]