[ no no nonono - fuck! he almost squeezes her hand tighter, but stops himself and instead swallows down his protests. they can't force this. he doesn't know how deep it runs.

but to know that there's someone underneath the dorm head poise, that the anger is real and comes from a person beneath wiwaldi's expectations. it's a start.

somehow, kon hates being so right. ]

About making preparations, in case another group disappears somewhere. But I think we both could use some rest, Vi. [ lightly, if a bit strained ] You did go running through the chill to get here, and it's been a... an unfortunately exciting weekend.