[ As sweet as his gesture is — and it isn't unappreciated — it brings on a swell of frustration that he feels it necessary to make a promise like this when he's the one at risk here, low on resources and wanted by the Regent. He needs to watch out for himself now more than ever... but here he's still worrying about her because she just seems that small, and weak, and helpless.
She says nothing more, doesn't manage a smile as he departs. She just returns to waiting at her post, trapped in her thoughts. ]
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She says nothing more, doesn't manage a smile as he departs. She just returns to waiting at her post, trapped in her thoughts. ]