Silence. Richard listens to her as if she’s railing off a secret plan of attack for him to pass on to a superior without writing it down. His expression changes very little, save that his teeth part after she’s finished for him to draw in a breath, deep and slow.
“Miss Poppell, have you ever spoken to anyone about -- ?”
It’s a genuine question, gently posed, and invitingly open-ended.
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Date: 2020-07-23 08:53 am (UTC)“Miss Poppell, have you ever spoken to anyone about -- ?”
It’s a genuine question, gently posed, and invitingly open-ended.