It’s something to consider. I can look at the numbers and let you know how much money we would really need to be able to get by with or without the Gallows.
But if you want to float the idea to the others, invite me, hm?
[ To explain it with dimples. And to take the heat if they all think it’s stupid.
He’s quiet for a moment. A long time ago, Byerly said Bastien couldn’t be trusted to stand up to him—that he’d explain away madness, because he liked him too much. And Bastien had to insist he wouldn’t, though maybe he might have, if By hadn’t established that it wasn’t something he would appreciate in the long run.
So. ]
I don’t think you should have provoked her, By.
I hate it, you know, when our own people act like your job is to be an ambassador to them, and you have to flatter and soothe them and coax out their loyalty to an organization they have already voluntarily joined.
[ Except the rifters. But, in a way, not except the rifters. Their anchors might trap them in the city, if they like their hands, but no one is obliged to assist with the work. ]
But that goes for her, too. For everyone. If you want to be able to take off the mask here, with the people who are already supposed to be on our side, she should be able to say what is on her mind with you and show some temper without it meaning she cannot be trusted with an outsider.
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Date: 2023-03-20 05:07 pm (UTC)But if you want to float the idea to the others, invite me, hm?
[ To explain it with dimples. And to take the heat if they all think it’s stupid.
He’s quiet for a moment. A long time ago, Byerly said Bastien couldn’t be trusted to stand up to him—that he’d explain away madness, because he liked him too much. And Bastien had to insist he wouldn’t, though maybe he might have, if By hadn’t established that it wasn’t something he would appreciate in the long run.
So. ]
I don’t think you should have provoked her, By.
I hate it, you know, when our own people act like your job is to be an ambassador to them, and you have to flatter and soothe them and coax out their loyalty to an organization they have already voluntarily joined.
[ Except the rifters. But, in a way, not except the rifters. Their anchors might trap them in the city, if they like their hands, but no one is obliged to assist with the work. ]
But that goes for her, too. For everyone. If you want to be able to take off the mask here, with the people who are already supposed to be on our side, she should be able to say what is on her mind with you and show some temper without it meaning she cannot be trusted with an outsider.