[ Trahearne flinches when she says that, his hand momentarily pausing. What she says cuts deeper than she could ever know, one that tears at the seams of his very being. Maybe Reverein won't fall apart, but he might. If he cannot help like this, then what else is he supposed to do?
Without his work, he feels, he is nothing. ]
I assure you, there's nothing to worry about. [ Despite what's going on inside, he keeps a calm façade. He spares her a brief glance. ] Besides, I thought you're here to celebrate your birthday?
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Without his work, he feels, he is nothing. ]
I assure you, there's nothing to worry about. [ Despite what's going on inside, he keeps a calm façade. He spares her a brief glance. ] Besides, I thought you're here to celebrate your birthday?
[ He'd much rather do that. ]