[she's close enough that she can touch his arm, a gentle but certain thing. he doesn't need to be worrying that he'll be driven off, when they'd both just agreed to bind themselves in a way that completely ensures that they can keep that loyalty to him even under pressure. even if it wasn't as fancy as it should be, even if it wasn't as formalized, it meant something to them, and they would all testify to its truth.
one day, she hopes, they all will be able to breathe and not startle at the slightest thing gone amiss.]
I don't exactly know if I should be celebrating my promotion, though...I'd like to ensure I can stay anonymous.
[being ignored means she can probably do whatever she wants without someone looking too closely at her.]
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[she's close enough that she can touch his arm, a gentle but certain thing. he doesn't need to be worrying that he'll be driven off, when they'd both just agreed to bind themselves in a way that completely ensures that they can keep that loyalty to him even under pressure. even if it wasn't as fancy as it should be, even if it wasn't as formalized, it meant something to them, and they would all testify to its truth.
one day, she hopes, they all will be able to breathe and not startle at the slightest thing gone amiss.]
I don't exactly know if I should be celebrating my promotion, though...I'd like to ensure I can stay anonymous.
[being ignored means she can probably do whatever she wants without someone looking too closely at her.]