[She puts her palms together and nods, barely more demure than a clap.]
I appreciate it. You are quite philosophical.
[At first, she is merely familiarizing herself with the controls, buttons and levers and dials unpushed, the rain continuing to beat down in the background. Her eyes are cast down there when she speaks to Edward more:]
It's strange to think how many weeks ago I gave you that demand. "Tackle him flat on his back." Thought that the man would be brave enough to appear in person. That anything would ever be simple. That I was in control of my life.
[She looks sideways at Edward, calmer, curious.]
Did you ever wonder why? When I came to the dance with a water bottle and a handkerchief?
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I appreciate it. You are quite philosophical.
[At first, she is merely familiarizing herself with the controls, buttons and levers and dials unpushed, the rain continuing to beat down in the background. Her eyes are cast down there when she speaks to Edward more:]
It's strange to think how many weeks ago I gave you that demand. "Tackle him flat on his back." Thought that the man would be brave enough to appear in person. That anything would ever be simple. That I was in control of my life.
[She looks sideways at Edward, calmer, curious.]
Did you ever wonder why? When I came to the dance with a water bottle and a handkerchief?