[ He watches her for a moment before responding. ]
Okay, well, you're abrasive and tough, so some people might see you that way. I don't, though, you know that? And I know you better than anyone.
[ He sits back on his heels, keeping his hands on her shoulders. ]
I hate to say this but it's true. What you became, after PFL? It was what they'd done to you. You remember when I had to come talk to you about petitioning for one of Carolina's AIs? What did I say? I was disappointed in you, because you knew better than that, yeah?
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Okay, well, you're abrasive and tough, so some people might see you that way. I don't, though, you know that? And I know you better than anyone.
[ He sits back on his heels, keeping his hands on her shoulders. ]
I hate to say this but it's true. What you became, after PFL? It was what they'd done to you. You remember when I had to come talk to you about petitioning for one of Carolina's AIs? What did I say? I was disappointed in you, because you knew better than that, yeah?