[ Bastien nods. He's trying to be braver; he's trying to make friends. Both have felt easier lately, with Byerly at his back. ]
If you are.
[ He tilts his head, searches his face. ]
It is alright if you aren't. The respectability should probably count double or triple, too. We left out that I report to you, and I know you would never misuse that, and I hope you know I would never ask you to, but people might...
I suppose that looks worse, too, if they find out later.
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Date: 2021-04-04 07:51 pm (UTC)If you are.
[ He tilts his head, searches his face. ]
It is alright if you aren't. The respectability should probably count double or triple, too. We left out that I report to you, and I know you would never misuse that, and I hope you know I would never ask you to, but people might...
I suppose that looks worse, too, if they find out later.