[ And for a moment, By is confused. And then he follows Bastien's gaze, and sees Lexie looking like she wants to die, and - and just a moment before, just a moment before, it had been all right. They'd been lightly joking, and there was talk of sharing a meal, and then this. And maybe it's because he's exhausted, or maybe it's because he's miserable, but he turns to Alexandrie and grates out - ]
Maker's breath, Lexie. You suggested this.
[ There's not real anger behind it. Just frustration. Just desperation, and misery. He just wants to do a single thing that isn't completely wrong. ]
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Maker's breath, Lexie. You suggested this.
[ There's not real anger behind it. Just frustration. Just desperation, and misery. He just wants to do a single thing that isn't completely wrong. ]