Blanca; catch-all

[misstrust]

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[misstrust]

[ And now she looks even more tired. ]

I can promise that I didn't kill anyone.

[papasha]

[He nods.]

I wouldn't judge you even if it were true. Did you... cover for someone else who did?

[misstrust]

... Yes.

[ But from the look in her eyes, she won't offer more clarification there. ]

[papasha]

That's okay. I've covered for people several times, as terrible as that sounds to admit.

[misstrust]

You must have had your reasons.

[ Don't they all, really. ]

But if it puts you at risk at any point this time, please don't cover for me. You're still needed.

[papasha]

[Reaching out, he takes one of her hands so he can hold it between both of his own.]

It's okay. I'll do what I can, but... I understand. Thank you for doing this for us, Miss Dorothy.

[misstrust]

It's for rather selfish reasons, so you needn't thank me.

[ Dorothy smiles, a little sadly as she wraps her fingers around his hands as best as she is able. ]

Please, just... watch over Ange, if I'm unable to.

[papasha]

You still deserve some manner of thanks.

[His expression softens.]

I will. She'll be all right. I think... in a way, she understands. She wants this to be over. I don't blame her.

Depending on how it goes, I'll check on her.

[misstrust]

Yes, I imagine I'll feel rather absurd if I'm not caught.

[ Though from the looks of it, she's not planning on pulling a Jeanne either. ]