[ The suggestion that there will be more dragged into this really grinds her gears. But a strange mix of guilt and indignation leave her tone softer, only slightly humbled, at his little reminder of what Karsa and the orphanage matron have done for her and Caitlyn. ]

I didn't ask for any of that. Or any of this.

[ She never really said no to the new tech or free board, either. She would, if it would speed up her return home, but it wouldn't. Easily enough to shame her. ]

I said I'd find a way up the clock heart, tower, whatever, all right? Should be easy. We'll see what happens after.