it isn't as if that phrasing would have incited any ire if not for my people just a few words before. as if they are. as if he has any right to them. as if he can speak to her about--
he's no subtler in this than she is stupid, and she knows exactly what he means; early, angry drafts in response make no bones about that. but she is a little calmer, each time she tosses a page into the fire, and finally she hits upon an answer that doesn't contain anything she would be distressed to have surface later. she even gives a courtesy title; )
Lord,
Nothing would please me more than to announce the swearing of your allegiance to the Inquisition's cause. If I am mistaken in believing that this has not yet happened, then I apologise profusely, but I feel certain that I have represented those rifters in the Inquisition ranks to the best of my ability. I believe if you consider the nature of my contemplation, you will understand why I felt it appropriate to devote time to those who have had the opportunity to prove themselves in their service.
Thoughtfully,
G.
( they both know he didn't mean rifters.
- it's only after katell has already been and returned that she realises she might have to put her money where her mouth is if he ever does. )
delivered by katell, her (elven) lady's maid
it isn't as if that phrasing would have incited any ire if not for my people just a few words before. as if they are. as if he has any right to them. as if he can speak to her about--
he's no subtler in this than she is stupid, and she knows exactly what he means; early, angry drafts in response make no bones about that. but she is a little calmer, each time she tosses a page into the fire, and finally she hits upon an answer that doesn't contain anything she would be distressed to have surface later. she even gives a courtesy title; )
Lord,
Nothing would please me more than to announce the swearing of your allegiance to the Inquisition's cause. If I am mistaken in believing that this has not yet happened, then I apologise profusely, but I feel certain that I have represented those rifters in the Inquisition ranks to the best of my ability. I believe if you consider the nature of my contemplation, you will understand why I felt it appropriate to devote time to those who have had the opportunity to prove themselves in their service.
Thoughtfully,
G.
( they both know he didn't mean rifters.
- it's only after katell has already been and returned that she realises she might have to put her money where her mouth is if he ever does. )