[ If she understood Chuck Hansen better she would try to push, try to find a way between his ribs and twist like a blade trying to pry an oyster open. But she doesn't and she does want his help. ]
I am. Lest you think it best that I remain here, I'd like to go with you.
[ And so she readies herself as best she can, given Isaac's concern. Alayne hovers in the doorway of the classroom, checking her device periodically. ]
Thank you, Chuck.
I know you do not want for gratitude. But I am grateful nevertheless.
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[ Normally she would be more polite, but urgency has stripped that away. ]
It may not be best to see me.
I'm not certain it's safe.
[ I'm not certain I'm safe, more like. ]
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what do you mean not safe
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When I woke and realized Lady was gone,
[ She doesn't have the right vocabulary to talk about this. ]
it was like a storm indoors, raging.
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The walls shook and the floor trembled.
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try not to get upset
ladys probably fine
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You must tell me.
Do you know where Lady's gone?
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but the old mans like you too
alayne
ladys strong
shell be alright
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Lady isn't just a wolf—
[ She's a part of me, Alayne would say but she knows few would understand. So instead, she says nothing on the subject and after a moment's notice: ]
Is your father all right?
Did he hurt himself?
[ She might have gotten a bit knocked around when she blew out one of the windows. ]
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what do you mean not just a wolf
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[ You'd laugh if I told you. ]
I don't want to talk about it.
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You should see to your father.
I should not take you from his side.
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That's awful.
I'd never.
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Why are you helping me?
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I want to know what yours is.
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now you coming or not
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I am.
Lest you think it best that I remain here, I'd like to go with you.
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Thank you, Chuck.
I know you do not want for gratitude.
But I am grateful nevertheless.
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