[The Drifter proceeds indeed, though decidedly unsatisfied with that answer. They card away the debt in the recesses of their mind, taking stock of it in turn. The child may wish to forget its presence, but they certainly will not.]
[It is the least they can do.]
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[That will be their only response - for now - as they set off once more. The child switches the subject, and they allow it. Those with the skill to verbalize will always take precedence in deciding the route of conversation.]
no subject
[The Drifter proceeds indeed, though decidedly unsatisfied with that answer. They card away the debt in the recesses of their mind, taking stock of it in turn. The child may wish to forget its presence, but they certainly will not.]
[It is the least they can do.]
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[That will be their only response - for now - as they set off once more. The child switches the subject, and they allow it. Those with the skill to verbalize will always take precedence in deciding the route of conversation.]
darkness is no obstacle