[ Rhys is aware that he shouldn't lie about it, not when it would be so easy to find him out. And not when he can't think of a lie that doesn't make him sound delicate, or admit how much Cullen's departure has rattled him. ]
Just some city business I need to take care of. Unfortunately I can't wrap it up any faster.
[ There's no judgement there. How could there be? He knows all too well how easy it is to encounter trouble in this place, at the hands of the city or not. ]
At least Rhys can't see the way Anduin's eyes shut, or the way he rubs at the bridge of his nose. The city certainly seems to be on a hot streak. Or perhaps tempers are simply running higher than usual. ]
I understand. And I am sorry to hear that.
If you should need any assistance after your sentence, I would ask that you let us know.
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Just some city business I need to take care of. Unfortunately I can't wrap it up any faster.
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[ There's a brief pause. ]
Are you in trouble of some kind?
[ There's no judgement there. How could there be? He knows all too well how easy it is to encounter trouble in this place, at the hands of the city or not. ]
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[ He doubts he needs to expound further than that. ]
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At least Rhys can't see the way Anduin's eyes shut, or the way he rubs at the bridge of his nose. The city certainly seems to be on a hot streak. Or perhaps tempers are simply running higher than usual. ]
I understand. And I am sorry to hear that.
If you should need any assistance after your sentence, I would ask that you let us know.
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I'm sure I'll manage, and be back to work as soon as I can.
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We should not need to do so alone. The offer remains open. But I will trust your judgement on the matter, and leave it at that.