[ There's a long moment where she's genuinely unsure as to how to answer that; her shoulders feel permanently ensconced by her ears. ]
My brothers are on Leith, last I knew. [ The admission comes out soft. She looks down at her hands then, where they're joined just by her ribs, fingers knotted. ] But I must continue my work. [ She manages a tight smile. ] And I need new sandals.
[ Someone puked on hers. It wouldn't be the first pair she's ruined in the line of duty. She hates asking for charity that isn't strictly medical, but she would never survive without the tremendous kindness that surrounds her. ]
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My brothers are on Leith, last I knew. [ The admission comes out soft. She looks down at her hands then, where they're joined just by her ribs, fingers knotted. ] But I must continue my work. [ She manages a tight smile. ] And I need new sandals.
[ Someone puked on hers. It wouldn't be the first pair she's ruined in the line of duty. She hates asking for charity that isn't strictly medical, but she would never survive without the tremendous kindness that surrounds her. ]