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[selfdissecting]

[ they are, in fact, so utterly wrapped up in their work that they don't notice the mage hand, either. and when it drops the requisition on their desk, they simply grab it without glancing up and begin to process it—

one (1) forgiveness from Maeve Cutter to Andy Tand, for the purposes of making up for rash decisions.

...

they look up ]

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[trywarlockpatreon]

Ummmm, I think you're supposed to sign it, too.

[Perfect stealth.]

[selfdissecting]

[ sometimes it's hard not to just completely shut off, you know?

they convalesce in a few seconds of silence, just. focusing on stilling the shaking of their hands ]

Tandy, you do not need to ask that from me. You did not do anything.

[trywarlockpatreon]

[They're about to say "I didn't do anything several times and that's the problem," but they did just have a chat with Johannes about that. So instead they just start inching into the room, tail going.]

Okay. I just...don't want to leave all the hard work to you.

[selfdissecting]

[ they slip their hands beneath their desk so they can wring them out of sight ]

No... You have done most of the hard work, lately; you and everyone.

[trywarlockpatreon]

I think...that depends on your definition of hard work! I have introduced Purity to the concept of cupcakes.

[That is definitely not their hard work.]

[selfdissecting]

Tandy, you all told me the things you have been busy with.

[trywarlockpatreon]

But...I also created problems. I almost got Purity stuck in a tower. That should be a pretty big check against me as any kind of...useful.

[selfdissecting]

[ ...they set their pen aside. it clicks neatly on the tabletop. ] You came up with the plan to get the Architect out.

[trywarlockpatreon]

[They give Maeve a little smile.]

Well. We can cherrypick the good and bad moments all day and by the end of it you'll realize we didn't get the rest of that paperwork done.

[selfdissecting]

—There is just so much. No one did any of it—I left it all, without thinking...

[trywarlockpatreon]

That's one vital skill that you have and the rest of us -- don't. I mean! I could learn if you want to share it! But I'll be honest, I didn't even think about the papers until we all got back. And Mr. Ivan seems like he's more of a cowboy lawyer, he's going to do what needs done and no paperwork's going to get in his way.

And Lysander's familiar is named Plagiarism.

[Which seems to Tandy like a statement on the kind of interest Lysander has of actually filling out/writing papers.]

[selfdissecting]

[ those certainly are a lot of facts Tandy has just laid out. and they knew them, they knew them already, but those certainly are... a lot of facts. ]

That is why it is my job to make sure it gets done. It is what I did before this promotion, and it is what I still do now.

[trywarlockpatreon]

Is that a responsibility you like or are we just piling more pressure on by leaving it to you, though?

[selfdissecting]

...I am good at it.

[ a telling answer ]

1/2

[trywarlockpatreon]

[Hang on, processing.]

[trywarlockpatreon]

[They get a chair and pull it up to the desk.]

Teach me.

[selfdissecting]

[ what

also processing!! ]

I'm sorry?

[trywarlockpatreon]

[They smile and tap their own apology paper.]

No need to apologize. This form takes precedence.

[selfdissecting]

[ the faintest ghost of a smile ] You were... a good choice of hire.

[trywarlockpatreon]

I hope so. I'm still not sure what Making It is going to look like for me. But I think I can find out with you guys.