Of course. You've always been there for me, and I'm grateful.
[ Astralin's always been so kind. She's known him for a long time now, long enough to pick up on his mannerisms and realize that he seems distracted. She had thought, in his own quiet way, he would be overjoyed to receive the news, but that isn't what she is sensing. Moreover, Marianne sees him glance to the side. Her gaze follows, but she can see nothing amiss. ]
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[ Astralin's always been so kind. She's known him for a long time now, long enough to pick up on his mannerisms and realize that he seems distracted. She had thought, in his own quiet way, he would be overjoyed to receive the news, but that isn't what she is sensing. Moreover, Marianne sees him glance to the side. Her gaze follows, but she can see nothing amiss. ]
Astralin? Is something the matter?