alldoomnogloom | PC: bald

And I did not go by myself, I promise.

[reaches to fix his hair for him.]

Good. [silence, for a moment, then:] I wasn't - looking to leave her in a tortured state.

I know. I did not think you were. It was my hesitation - I asked for time to try and see if I could find another solution, and could not.

[her tail flicks back and forth in agitation.]

I don't get all the details, but whatever, I suppose I don't need them. [...] I trust you, Gale.

I can probably provide them later, I just ... want to make sure it works first. And I'm sure some of the others will tell you as well.

[a little nod...]

Mathis already wants to know who did it. He was ticked about it. [sigh.] I can tell him to settle down if you want.

Some patience is all that is needed, hopefully.