[No. No this isn't what she wants, even if it's the answer she expected. She squeezes her eyes shut and only bows her head further. It's basically a full bow at this point, and she'll go to her knees if necessary. Her hands ball into fists at her sides.]
It is my duty to keep you from harm, and I did not-- I could not fulfill it properly. Please. Accept my apology. If I had known that you would--
[Nope, that's getting too accusatory. She stops, inhales, squeezes her eyes shut even tighter to get a better rein on her voice.]
May I ask why?
[He can say no. She won't even push it if he says no, she can't ask.]
action; 5/14
[No. No this isn't what she wants, even if it's the answer she expected. She squeezes her eyes shut and only bows her head further. It's basically a full bow at this point, and she'll go to her knees if necessary. Her hands ball into fists at her sides.]
It is my duty to keep you from harm, and I did not-- I could not fulfill it properly. Please. Accept my apology. If I had known that you would--
[Nope, that's getting too accusatory. She stops, inhales, squeezes her eyes shut even tighter to get a better rein on her voice.]
May I ask why?
[He can say no. She won't even push it if he says no, she can't ask.]