{Voice - 30}

[sucker_punches]

I... feel I should apologize for the way I behaved last week, on the network. I, um. I guess I snapped at people who didn't deserve it.

[And a few who did. But moving on.]

Priscilla... I'd like to start taking shifts on the Patrol again, if you need me.

I should see if I've still got a job at the Clinic, too.

[In other words, she remembers

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[ Voice | Private ]

[swordofthenorth]

I'm glad to see that you've made a full recovery, Sakura.

That said, I do have something that I would like to ask you. Do you mind if I proceed?

[ Voice | Private ]

[sucker_punches]

Uh... no, of course not. [She sounds pretty wary, though.]

Isley, right?

[ Voice | Private ]

[swordofthenorth]

That's correct.

I was curious... How much of what happened to you do you actually remember?

[ Voice | Private ]

[sucker_punches]

[This line of questioning? Precisely why she was wary, and precisely why she sounds suddenly guarded.]

Why do you want to know?

[ Voice | Private ]

[swordofthenorth]

[ Being forthright at this point is best, Isley thinks. Nevertheless, he proceeds cautiously, an astute air to his tone of voice. ]

Being one of the most able swordsmen in Anatole, the question has been raised as to whether or not I played any part in your attack. That said, if you were to remember the identity of the true culprit and could vouch for my innocence, I would be grateful.

Of course, if you are unable to remember, that leaves us both in a rather awkward position.

[ Voice | Private ]

[sucker_punches]

... I remember. I can--

[Stops. And is silent for a moment.]

Was Byakuya the one asking?

[If it is, any conversation she'd have with the police chief would involve questioning about this thing she doesn't want to talk about it.

She'll do it. It's not right that an innocent man take the blame for something he didn't do. But she'd like to know just how much mental preparation she should build up for what's to come.]

[ Voice | Private ]

[swordofthenorth]

It was not.

Priscilla was the one that raised the question.

[ Although, he wouldn't be surprised if other people thought to blame him, also. ]

[ Voice | Private ]

[sucker_punches]

[Well, that's a a relief.]

Okay. I'll... I'll speak to her for you.

[ Voice | Private ]

[swordofthenorth]

I am in your debt.

[ He even sounds a little gracious. Fancy that. ]