Still, just saying. Probably good for me, dealing with him if I gotta.

[ taking responsibility, and accepting her deserved lumps without excuses or protest: these are not exactly skills faith was born with. ] Not saying I won't come to you if he makes it a drama, but you don't have to hold my hand. Dealt with worse, like I said.

[ she prods at her device, reading slowly. ] Been meaning to get some new ink, anyway.