[ The boy is sort of quiet, and sort of unassuming. His manner is thoughtful. He seems clever. That last part brings Kitty's guard up just a bit, because clever boys are dangerous boys. But the first few things kindle just the slightest curl of fondness, which works to counteract that caution. Enough that she smiles a little more genuinely. ]
First, I am not going to take part in anything that would drive poor innocent creatures crazy. Or anything that would be cruel towards them at all. And second, I'm definitely not doing anything that would make the Spymaster hunt me down and hurl me over the battlements in vengeance.
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[ The boy is sort of quiet, and sort of unassuming. His manner is thoughtful. He seems clever. That last part brings Kitty's guard up just a bit, because clever boys are dangerous boys. But the first few things kindle just the slightest curl of fondness, which works to counteract that caution. Enough that she smiles a little more genuinely. ]
First, I am not going to take part in anything that would drive poor innocent creatures crazy. Or anything that would be cruel towards them at all. And second, I'm definitely not doing anything that would make the Spymaster hunt me down and hurl me over the battlements in vengeance.