17.

[shockability]

[When she speaks, her voice is quiet, hushed. Far off, there is the sound of combat, but she sounds removed. At least, for now.]

Freddie. You better not do anything stupid, like get yourself caught.

I can't see what's going on out there. I think...I'm almost glad. In the end, though, all things can fry the same way.

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[Voice]

[berceusedefou]

[Alfred sounds absolutely terrified, like he's seen something horrible.]

I...I think they want me. I won't let them. I promised you. I promised I wouldn't get hurt. I won't. I swear.

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[shockability]

[There's an actual amount of concern in Elle's reply, her voice trying to stay even, careful.]

Are you alone, Freddie? You're not, are you?

[Voice]

[berceusedefou]

No. No, I'm...I'm with Alexia and the others in the castle.

Tell me you're safe.

[Voice] Private

[shockability]

Good. Good. I'm glad.

[There's a bit more of a smile in her voice now, very obvious, in fact.]

Of course I'm fine. I'm letting all the normals fight the battles for me. Let them die and think they're saving me; makes no difference to me.