[She accepts the detour as part of the way these things go. It's hardly the first time in her career she's gone off-script, been dangerously off-mission and things have not gone to plan. She's admittedly never really failed a mission because of it before, not like this-- but it doesn't rattle her in the same way it might some people. She stands a little straighter, eyes sharper.]
I know. I disobeyed orders and you were right. I know.
[There's easy affirmation to his words peppered through, and she doesn't try to justify it. It had seemed worth the risk, because what if they'd been able to get Sonia out. But it isn't really relevant, because they didn't succeed.]
I can keep it together. And even if he does give me up I think I can lean on Diya enough to keep from landing in a cell for a little while, at least. I know it's a bit late, but I'll see how I can pull things together.
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I know. I disobeyed orders and you were right. I know.
[There's easy affirmation to his words peppered through, and she doesn't try to justify it. It had seemed worth the risk, because what if they'd been able to get Sonia out. But it isn't really relevant, because they didn't succeed.]
I can keep it together. And even if he does give me up I think I can lean on Diya enough to keep from landing in a cell for a little while, at least. I know it's a bit late, but I'll see how I can pull things together.