That I can do, without a problem. I may be accompanied by someone else at those times, but I'll let you know who they are as well.
[sometimes, a second set of eyes needs to approve colors. or patterns, if she is to be so bold. independence doesn't mean she wants to be an utter fool. while she doesn't exactly relax with his explanation and further talk, the guard evens out to a more moderate level than the stress of a pure stranger. with the peculiar setup understood a little more, it rings a little closer to the hunters she remembers, and how to navigate them outside of the games. courtesy, for them all - some were so terribly touchy on bad days. it kept all the bloodshed within limits.]
...If it would aid you, in return, I can keep the circumstances of this arrangement as something I don't bring up without good cause. In the name of keeping your boredom at bay.
[a more concrete form of thanks, instead of simply relying on Erin as a shield. it won't be hard to keep that promise, since it will remain their own business, and all three would benefit.]
Thank you for the offer, but you can speak freely about it. If ever I grow tired of it, or feel that people are abusing the offer, I will simply stop accepting this kind of arrangement. It is my game, and I may change the rules as I see fit. I hope I do not need to, but I will do what I must to keep myself satisfied.
If I am truly lucky, I will be able to find a few kindred souls who do not mind losing to me from time to time, and we can entertain and feed one another.
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[sometimes, a second set of eyes needs to approve colors. or patterns, if she is to be so bold. independence doesn't mean she wants to be an utter fool. while she doesn't exactly relax with his explanation and further talk, the guard evens out to a more moderate level than the stress of a pure stranger. with the peculiar setup understood a little more, it rings a little closer to the hunters she remembers, and how to navigate them outside of the games. courtesy, for them all - some were so terribly touchy on bad days. it kept all the bloodshed within limits.]
...If it would aid you, in return, I can keep the circumstances of this arrangement as something I don't bring up without good cause. In the name of keeping your boredom at bay.
[a more concrete form of thanks, instead of simply relying on Erin as a shield. it won't be hard to keep that promise, since it will remain their own business, and all three would benefit.]
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Thank you for the offer, but you can speak freely about it. If ever I grow tired of it, or feel that people are abusing the offer, I will simply stop accepting this kind of arrangement. It is my game, and I may change the rules as I see fit. I hope I do not need to, but I will do what I must to keep myself satisfied.
If I am truly lucky, I will be able to find a few kindred souls who do not mind losing to me from time to time, and we can entertain and feed one another.