[he cants his head a little to the side, a bit like a bird. as if he could see through right to the truth behind her words--reading the details of her expression most likely.]
...Were they personally involved in the attack, or had they heard from someone else? At least give me that much.
[Hesitation and an internal sigh. She knew coming here that this would be an issue. As angry as she is with Finrod, he did come to her in confidence and she doesn't want to betray that. However, Tek at the least deserves to know that this information isn't floating around freely in the fleet.]
[She is relieved by the visible release of some of his tension, while understanding that the paranoia probably won't entirely go away. How could it? Having to live among people who killed you... she can't even begin to imagine what that is like. But she wants him to know he's not alone. So she reaches out one hand and just. Lightly rests the tips of her fingers on his forearm.]
Of course I would. But I promise, I haven't heard or seen anyone making any connections between you and what happened on Mor. And the person who came to me it was... well, it was more of a confession. Nothing malicious. I sincerely doubt they will say anything to anyone else about it.
no subject
...Were they personally involved in the attack, or had they heard from someone else? At least give me that much.
no subject
They were involved in the attack.
no subject
he knows who had all been there during the fight. he remembers.
so, he settles just enough to be noticeable.]
...Would you tell me who it was if they hadn't been? If they'd been spreading information maliciously?
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Of course I would. But I promise, I haven't heard or seen anyone making any connections between you and what happened on Mor. And the person who came to me it was... well, it was more of a confession. Nothing malicious. I sincerely doubt they will say anything to anyone else about it.