PBA 009a

Jhett is going to knock on Kes' door and ask if she's okay. [5:17:53 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel opens the door only a tiny sliver at first. "Yes?" [5:18:13 PM] Jhett: Are you all right? We shifted. I cracked my head on a rock. [5:18:37 PM] Jhett: Wanted to make sure you didn't fall out of your rafters. [5:18:40 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel: ... do you require assistance? [5:18:44 PM] Jhett: I'm fine. [5:18:47 PM] Jhett: ARe you? [5:20:49 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel: It was... upsetting. [5:20:57 PM] Jhett: ...yeah, it was. [5:21:46 PM] Kestrel: She opens the door a tiny crack more. [5:22:14 PM] Jhett: Are you hurt? [5:22:59 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel thinks this question over. [5:23:16 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel: No. Somewhat hungry. [5:23:44 PM] Jhett: Jhett pulls an apple out of his pocket. [5:24:32 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel: ... thank you. [5:24:55 PM] Jhett: No problem. I can get you more if you want. [5:25:37 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel: It is not safe to leave the room. [5:26:22 PM] Jhett: I've mostly been in the Forest, myself. And I can't blame you. [5:30:01 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel: I have been considering options. [5:30:15 PM] Jhett: Like what? [5:31:10 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel: ... viable alternatives are few. Remain in the room. Depart it and take the risk. Death. [5:32:21 PM] Jhett: From what we can tell, death might not be an escape. [5:33:21 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel: Yes. [5:40:32 PM] Jhett: ...they shouldn't have attacked you. [5:42:09 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel: ... the idea had not crossed my mind. [5:42:29 PM] Jhett: What idea? [5:42:45 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel: The idea that I would be attacked. [5:43:20 PM] Jhett: It shouldn't have happened. [5:47:33 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel shrugs. "It occurs." [5:48:06 PM] Jhett: Why? [5:50:27 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel looks down. "... I am not good with people." [5:51:15 PM] Jhett: Jhett shrugs. "No reason to get attacked.  The worst part is that they see nothing wrong with what they did to you." [5:52:07 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel shrugs. [5:52:40 PM] Jhett: ...you do, right? [5:55:01 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel: ... likely my actions were incorrect. [5:55:21 PM] Jhett: No, they weren't. Never even said 'please'. [6:00:15 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel: I am certain I could have done something to avert the issue. [6:00:44 PM] Jhett: It was on them. And they didn't. [6:02:47 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel: I do not agree. There are ways to mitigate such situations. [6:03:03 PM] Jhett: Right, like saying 'please' before casting spells on comrades. [6:11:35 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel: ... often when one does what they say they stop. [6:12:08 PM] Jhett: .... you've been bullied a lot? [6:12:26 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel shrugs. [6:13:38 PM] Jhett: Jhett shakes his head. "You're an Assassin of the Academy.  That's a big deal.  You deserve more respect than that." [6:14:48 PM] Kestrel: Kestrel shrugs again. "... there is nothing I can do." [6:15:17 PM] Jhett: Because you didn't do anything wrong.