[ If he had the option, he would keep avoiding her. He, unfortunately, does not. The Cetagandans have charged him to secure her cooperation - they believe she's close to breaking, and (they say) if they can bring her over to their side, then they'll have a handle on Xav. And if they have a handle on Xav, they have a handle on the whole resistance to Cetagandan rule.
And so By comes in again, looking perfectly long-suffering and weary. He looks better now, although his face is a little puffy. A little bruised. His opening line is brutal: ]
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And so By comes in again, looking perfectly long-suffering and weary. He looks better now, although his face is a little puffy. A little bruised. His opening line is brutal: ]
Done crying?