[So it was just some kind of...misunderstanding? If she were Arietta, she'd be mad, too - but wouldn't she get over it eventually? There's still something she's missing. Because even if that's an explanation for hating Anise, really - was it so bad to make Arietta want to kill her?
She notes him trying to change the subject, trying to save himself from having to explain whatever he was about to. It doesn't sit well with her. Maybe it was too private, and she wasn't one to pry, but she also didn't want him sparing her if it was something he needed to talk about. She was already this far in. She didn't want to back out then just because it might be easier. She was already committed, had already admitted that she cared enough to try and help.
action; GOODNESS SARAH KEEP IT TOGETHER
She notes him trying to change the subject, trying to save himself from having to explain whatever he was about to. It doesn't sit well with her. Maybe it was too private, and she wasn't one to pry, but she also didn't want him sparing her if it was something he needed to talk about. She was already this far in. She didn't want to back out then just because it might be easier. She was already committed, had already admitted that she cared enough to try and help.
She frowns.]
Except what, Ion?
[Not 'sissypants' or even 'Greenbeard'.]