AUDIENCE FOR: Harrowhark

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[outsidebones]

I don't consider it pitiable. Or if I did, I would be hypocritical.

[guestservices]

[ a little bit of the tension in their shoulders fades, though they seem a little surprised by this answer.

... they nod, though. ]

This place is... These sorts of places, are rather fond of throwing out our moments of great suffering and weakness for everyone to see.

[outsidebones]

Yes. They do. [...] I would grant you privacy, if you wish, and not ask you any questions about it. You don't deserve to have to share something that causes you pain.

[guestservices]

[ oh. they - really seem to appreciate that, and dip their head, respectfully. ]

...Thank you, Miss Nonagesimus. [ a beat. ] You are much allowed the same courtesy, you know.

[outsidebones]

I know. But I'm a little used to all of you being able to know things about me. Some of you choose not to pry, which I appreciate, but...I tend to assume things are not secrets if someone has access to them, whether or not they admit to looking.

I'm sure those files kept in the employee lounge contain many things about me.