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[palfriday]

[... a nod.]

[not_the_last]

"Is there --"

Almost all her poise is gone. Her arms are folded around herself as though against bitter cold, or in some useless sketch of self-protection.

"Is there any way to, to communicate with them now? Any way at all?"

[palfriday]

... It's, um... not always a very good idea... usually not... almost always not...

[...]

I'm very sorry...

[not_the_last]

Cassandra takes a deep, sharp breath and holds it for a beat.

"I would appreciate it greatly," and her voice begins unevenly but steadies itself as she speaks, "if you could give me some idea of the risks you mean, when you say 'not a very good idea.' If that isn't something you can tell me, I understand."

[palfriday]

Well, um... We did just have a whole month about why that's not... such a good idea...

[not_the_last]

"... That happened because someone tried to talk to them? Or --"

Breathing out, this time, slow and weary. "Or regardless, it would be risking something similar."

[palfriday]

[a slow nod]

Sometimes... dead is better.

[not_the_last]

"Oh," suddenly fervent and bitter, "you don't have to tell me that --"

She twists her face sharply away, cutting herself off.

It'll be another moment before she can say anything else.

[palfriday]

[she just stands there, hands folded, head bowed.]

[not_the_last]

The moment passes, and Cassandra lifts her head, face smooth and almost perfectly serene.

"I'm sorry to have troubled you. Thank you for answering my questions."

[palfriday]

Of course! Whatever help I can give...

[not_the_last]

"Of course. Thank you." She smiles, practiced and entirely correct, and turns to go.