when it's just the two of us, only the two of us
"You're welcome. It's what we are here for," Isla says with a smile, nodding to Darkeye. Unfortunately, the rest of their conversation is not destined to be so pleasant. "Just because I understand what you are trying to do, it doesn't mean I won't listen to the Ascended who want to feel safe. With respect, they live here permanently. You do not," she murmurs.
"And Sam died because someone from the Order came through the Greatwood and waited on the outskirts of the Grounds, before attacking him. Perhaps if they had been caught on those traps, he would still be alive," she points out, though there is no point losing her temper over it.
Forcing her shoulders to relax, Isla straightens up. "I don't know anything about Neron killing anyone. He has neither been accused nor arrested as far as I'm aware. You can stay as long as you like - the Infirmary is open to anyone who needs it."
"And Sam died because someone from the Order came through the Greatwood and waited on the outskirts of the Grounds, before attacking him. Perhaps if they had been caught on those traps, he would still be alive," she points out, though there is no point losing her temper over it.
Forcing her shoulders to relax, Isla straightens up. "I don't know anything about Neron killing anyone. He has neither been accused nor arrested as far as I'm aware. You can stay as long as you like - the Infirmary is open to anyone who needs it."
i could die
Isla
