[ people grow detached for a reason. that's what she wants to say. she wants to unpack the fact that those reporting might not be able to say a thing should they invest too deeply in the terror. even buffy required distance just to be here at work. but... ]
Then I...I don't know how to help you. [ a pinched expression. apologetic. ]
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Then I...I don't know how to help you. [ a pinched expression. apologetic. ]