It was only obvious because of how quick it was. And it's still more than we could have asked forβ more than we had any dream of asking for. There is simply no way to tell you how grateful the people were, Monsieur. You say you have no need of thanks, but... I think the people of Poisson would argue quite strongly against that fact. We lost so muchβ
[ and here, his careful gaze will no doubt catch the way her own expression falters, cracking over the thought of what she personally has lost, who she personally has lacked the proper time to grieve ]
βbut your choice made it so we could get assistance immediately. No one expected that. Least of all me.
[ After all, has she not been fooled more than once now by the Iudex's apparent indifference? In this case, he acted personally so that he would not have to break rulesβ in and of itself, surely an act of bending them at the very least.
She takes a steadying breath, and offers him a small smile. ]
It seems I would need to spend time preparing more gifts of thanks for you. Not that there is anything even close to grand enough to express my sincerity.
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[ and here, his careful gaze will no doubt catch the way her own expression falters, cracking over the thought of what she personally has lost, who she personally has lacked the proper time to grieve ]
βbut your choice made it so we could get assistance immediately. No one expected that. Least of all me.
[ After all, has she not been fooled more than once now by the Iudex's apparent indifference? In this case, he acted personally so that he would not have to break rulesβ in and of itself, surely an act of bending them at the very least.
She takes a steadying breath, and offers him a small smile. ]
It seems I would need to spend time preparing more gifts of thanks for you. Not that there is anything even close to grand enough to express my sincerity.