[ He manages not to flinch. Not at the desire to talk about what happened so much as the rescinded blame. There's a not inconsiderable part of him that would always choose to argue that point: his body, his power, his mind unprotected enough to come under thrall. His lack of research and preparation.
But not his will. To that much, to keep going, he has to agree.
A small nod instead: acknowledgement of kindness, assent to the topic at hand. ]
no subject
But not his will. To that much, to keep going, he has to agree.
A small nod instead: acknowledgement of kindness, assent to the topic at hand. ]
Go ahead.
[ The floor's open. He's taking questions. ]