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[bodilesswarrior]

[Her hands are clasped in front of her, lips a thin line. She looks more irritated than traumatised.

She can still feel the press of a mask, if she tries.]

Well, that was fun. [Her voice is dry and flat.]

Status, everyone?

[Private to people who went through the door]

What did you see? What do you remember?

[Private to the Emperor]

[A wry smile curves her lips.]

Guess the breach was prophetic.

[Private to Bond]

[It's a different sort of smile, this time, slight and sharp.]

I would have beaten you eventually.

[Not she; it would be easier, to think that way, but not particularly honest.]

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private.

[bodilesswarrior]

They should get to decide that for themselves. [It's a hard-learned lesson, born of loving stubborn people.]

private.

[mirabilis]

There isn't often a decision left to make.

[ There has been at times, but Helena's more often used to someone being pushed away, or finding them dead (and for those options she thankfully hasn't been close to too many) ]

I'm not certain I'd want to know what they thought.

private.

[bodilesswarrior]

It's not always easy to hear. But it can make you a stronger person.

private.

[mirabilis]

Then I'll be glad that I don't need anyone to reinforce myself.