[ Once sheās finished her piece, her eyes flutter open once more to find a very different expression across Beatās features. Her eyebrows hitch up all the more when he responds in a tone thatās just as different; clearly, something sheās said has struck a chord with him, and she draws in a sharp breath in anticipation for⦠well, for exchanging cross words.
Because what he says pulls her lips into a frown and, mirroring him, her brows knit together as well. Her voice, however, stays surprisingly level, drawing on an endless well of patience that she seems to have. ]
Because youāre both so young. Susato, especially. Donāt mistake me, Beat, I respect and admire that you were able to fight so well and bravely that night, but—
You two shouldnāt have had to⦠We should have been able to protect you both and keep you safe.
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Because what he says pulls her lips into a frown and, mirroring him, her brows knit together as well. Her voice, however, stays surprisingly level, drawing on an endless well of patience that she seems to have. ]
Because youāre both so young. Susato, especially. Donāt mistake me, Beat, I respect and admire that you were able to fight so well and bravely that night, but—
You two shouldnāt have had to⦠We should have been able to protect you both and keep you safe.