You've found another person who thrives on his job and taking care of other people's crises. I wasn't sure if it was for my benefit, or so Nathaniel would know where he was if he woke in the middle of the night. I didn't sound happy, but I asked. I broke first, because just watching him kneel there, head bowed, made me want to comfort him, and that would go badly.
Do you understand what you're giving permission for, ma petite? Tonight, yes, help me, Jean-Claude. He was trying to be utterly neutral, and failing just a bit. I gave Bert the look he deserved. But you could, he said.
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