I asked Byerly to help me, and it... didn't go well. I thought I might ask Edgard. And maybe Jone. That's probably enough people? I don't need all of Riftwatch to get in on it, much as some might like to.
[Free license to push him around? For most, he suspects it's between that or pretending he doesn't exist at all.]
I had a thought-- if someone can just tell me something, anything, secret or not, I'll hold onto it. And if it gets back to them, that will be the test of whether or not I've succeeded.
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[Free license to push him around? For most, he suspects it's between that or pretending he doesn't exist at all.]
I had a thought-- if someone can just tell me something, anything, secret or not, I'll hold onto it. And if it gets back to them, that will be the test of whether or not I've succeeded.
[He hesitates.]
Is this stupid?
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Why would you believe it to be foolish?
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[how to best describe that reaction,]
...upset.
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When we first took to discussing your training, it very quickly gave rise to an argument between us, our approaches differing.
You must not let it dissuade you. Your decisions must stand for themselves.
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He sighs, the sound quick and anxious.]
No one can protect me from what might happen. I have to be ready.
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[Approval rings clear in his voice.] When I next return, I shall help as you ask. To be ready.
For anything.
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[A beat.]
...stay safe.