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[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.