[ She confirms that with a smile that borders on conspiratorial, though it does raise a tangential concern. Taking him into her authority would look — questionable, if the specific nature of their relationship were to be revealed. Reason to doubt her, unfortunately, and bring her bias into the equation. It's a worry for another time, however, and though they've discussed it, it's still a hypothetical. There could still be another route for him to take, another chance for his redemption elsewhere. That's his choice. ]
I think we can do away with that rule.
[ Those that condemn emotional attachment, she means. She has suffered years of isolation; imposing that same fate on anyone else doesn't sit right with her. ]
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[ She confirms that with a smile that borders on conspiratorial, though it does raise a tangential concern. Taking him into her authority would look — questionable, if the specific nature of their relationship were to be revealed. Reason to doubt her, unfortunately, and bring her bias into the equation. It's a worry for another time, however, and though they've discussed it, it's still a hypothetical. There could still be another route for him to take, another chance for his redemption elsewhere. That's his choice. ]
I think we can do away with that rule.
[ Those that condemn emotional attachment, she means. She has suffered years of isolation; imposing that same fate on anyone else doesn't sit right with her. ]