[She's quiet for a long time. She should be used to this by now. It's a stark contrast to the man she's interacted with these past few weeks, but she knows very well that people are often not what they seem when you scratch the surface.
And these Forges really like to scratch the surface. More like dig at it.
And people always surprise you.
She's touched - it's a sad, sweet thing (dream? memory? it doesn't matter) but it's an intrusion, and this isn't really hers - shouldn't be hers to see.
So she'll clear her throat very softly and even out her voice, before:]
[Pretty sure you know what your forge just showed. Not going there. You don't seem the type to like your wounds opened, and she can't say she doesn't understand. So her condolences are given by changing the subject. Because she did have something to ask you anyway, and now seems as good of a time as any.]
I wanted your permission on something. To make sure it's not against the rules here. I'd like to start offering specialized services to the Anatolians, if they have need of it. Old cases, overlooked ones. People that still want answers.
It won't interfere, and it might foster some goodwill. Which would be pretty welcome right about now.
Not sure yet, but it shouldn't be difficult. Thought I might put up an advertisement on the board. [Maybe contact that girl handing out chocolates, because some of the credit's hers, in a way.] I avoid sleep keep busy, someone gets some closure, it's a win/win.
We are currently understaffed for a city the size of Anatole and evidence is difficult to gather in recent cases. Have you the resources to supplement this?
And these Forges really like to scratch the surface. More like dig at it.
And people always surprise you.
She's touched - it's a sad, sweet thing (dream? memory? it doesn't matter) but it's an intrusion, and this isn't really hers - shouldn't be hers to see.
So she'll clear her throat very softly and even out her voice, before:]
Captain.
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What is it? [Something to do. A distraction. He really... could use one.]
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I wanted your permission on something. To make sure it's not against the rules here. I'd like to start offering specialized services to the Anatolians, if they have need of it. Old cases, overlooked ones. People that still want answers.
It won't interfere, and it might foster some goodwill. Which would be pretty welcome right about now.
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How do you intend to do this?
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Current cases remain top priority.
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Thankyou.
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