When you're better. [Firmly, like this is a cold or a flu, a bug that'll worm it's way through and eventually out of Alina, that'll pass away with enough rest and citrus and hot tea.]
I can help. I can learn. I can be better at it. [It comes out too quick, and Alia knows it, tries to grab for the shreds of her composure, tries to keep from prostrating herself like a penitent, begging for forgiveness.] I think the boys might unionize to overthrow me if I don't learn to do SOMETHING useful.
no subject
I can help.
I can learn.
I can be better at it. [It comes out too quick, and Alia knows it, tries to grab for the shreds of her composure, tries to keep from prostrating herself like a penitent, begging for forgiveness.]
I think the boys might unionize to overthrow me if I don't learn to do SOMETHING useful.