[ it's easier to talk to his hands than direct the words anywhere else, clasping them together in front of him and paying close attention to the point where his thumb digs into the back of his hand. ]
If someone told you, in no uncertain terms, that to tell me something would put me in danger, would you tell me anyway?
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[ so yes, after it was over. ]
It wasn't...just you. No one knew, I didn't tell anyone.
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[ ragnor's not getting up, but he does start on breakfast because he needs something else to focus on and magic fits the bill. ]
My safety isn't worth more than my trust.
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[ it's easier to talk to his hands than direct the words anywhere else, clasping them together in front of him and paying close attention to the point where his thumb digs into the back of his hand. ]
If someone told you, in no uncertain terms, that to tell me something would put me in danger, would you tell me anyway?
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[ he's not lying. at least, he's pretty sure he isn't.
the secrets he keeps, that he's kept over the years, are for himself. he's never thought he's protecting others. ]
I would lie to you to protect myself, not to protect you.