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[odaystar]

"Speak my name and I will hear it."
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[odaystar]

I didn't mean to upset you, darling.

I do want to help in any way that I can.

[bravejemma]

You didn't. Upset me, I mean. [Well, she is upset, but that's just her general state these days.] It was a very plain way of saying it, but... that's what I was asking. But he doesn't deserve that, to just... have something done to his brain again, he doesn't deserve it.

[odaystar]

[He's not so certain he believes that, but he isn't inclined to argue the point. Everyone is rather upset at the moment... or at least most are.]

We could ask him. If he gives his permission...

[bravejemma]

We could.

[The "we" makes her feel better than it probably should, but she'll take what she can get right now.]

My only fear is that he would do it not because that's how he wants to resolve things, but because I asked.

[odaystar]

Then would you rather I ask?

I can't promise he won't do it simply because of guilt, however.

[bravejemma]

[He's right. And that will still be there no matter who does the asking. Her pause is long, but there's only one answer she feels right giving.]

Then let's wait. There has to be a better way.

[She hopes.]

Sorry to waste your time.

[odaystar]

You didn't, darling.

I am always here to listen, if someone needs my aid.