[Ben's attention ticks deliberately between her face and where her hands are clasped, weighing her words for the truth of them. He knows about lying to hide the extent of damage, about being in prime condition at all times for fear of what will happen otherwise.
But he can detect nothing, and though he doesn't relax, he does breathe out slowly when he moves to close the door, check that it's locked.]
You are safe here. I won't say where you are, and neither will my warden.
[ Spam ]
But he can detect nothing, and though he doesn't relax, he does breathe out slowly when he moves to close the door, check that it's locked.]
You are safe here. I won't say where you are, and neither will my warden.