[There's a falseness there; she can feel it like oil on the surface of water. Without prying deeper she can't say what it's meant to contaminate exactly, but knowing it's there at all is significant. Is there a way to poison yourself accidentally? No thunder comes without a flash. Whatever's being hidden, Cathaway can tell she does it on purpose. What must it feel like to her brood?
Nothing, most likely. They were likely too young to understand how their sister didn't trust them.]
Good. [Perfectly punctuated.] It will be in your best interests to be wound less tightly.
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Nothing, most likely. They were likely too young to understand how their sister didn't trust them.]
Good. [Perfectly punctuated.] It will be in your best interests to be wound less tightly.