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crystal | letter | cease and desist notices slipped under her door | action

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[saam]

It's not about reading. It's about looking. You saw through Flint before I did, and you're half my age? That deserves some respect.

[rathercommon]

I've known him longer than you have. And I still didn't see it till it was too late and I'd already opened my big mouth.

[saam]

You did your best. Sometimes that's all we can do. I can't make any promises, but I'll do my best to make sure shit doesn't get completely fucked.

[rathercommon]

A promise wouldn't mean much. I wouldn't want you to make one.

[ But... ]

I appreciate it, though.

[saam]

Same to you, Ashkaari.

Lemme know if there's any shit I can do to help.

[rathercommon]

Yeah.

[ A pause. That might be the end of it, except that - ]

Just one thing.

[saam]

Huh? Sure.

[rathercommon]

That - All of this wasn't your fault. I made the decisions I made. So don't blame yourself.

[saam]

[A quiet sound, it could be a laugh or a sigh.] You're too much.

I believe in responsibility. I'm at least partially responsible, and even if I wasn't, I'm a division head. It's my responsibility to look out for people with less range than me. Less... room. What- what you said, less power.

[rathercommon]

[ A quiet (not unkind) scoff. ]

Don't think I've ever heard anyone in power trying to take responsibility before.

[saam]

Like I said. Never met a karasten before.

Take care, ashkaari.