[ Oh no. This was a mistake. Beat's joy is almost overwhelming, and it only amplifies Trahearne's embarrassment. This is probably the first time since awakening here that he's admitted either of these things aloud outside of situations of emotional duress. ]
Yes. She was...lovely.
[ WELL. She's not here anymore.
Trahearne sighs and leans back in his chair. He's basically forgotten about the curry at this point. ]
My second-in-command, he... [ Where does he even start? He's concentrating really hard on keeping his expression neutral. And not smile. ] He was my best friend. And he changed my life.
NEVER BE
Yes. She was...lovely.
[ WELL. She's not here anymore.
Trahearne sighs and leans back in his chair. He's basically forgotten about the curry at this point. ]
My second-in-command, he... [ Where does he even start? He's concentrating really hard on keeping his expression neutral. And not smile. ] He was my best friend. And he changed my life.