[ Not all of her afflictions are hard to see. The flush to her cheeks wasn't only embarrassment, and as that fades, one cheekbone in particular is still noticeably irritated. That's probably the side she landed on. ]
Is there anything in the city that isn't their technology?
[ It occurs to her faster than she might have expected; it's never sat well with her how many things they have their hands in. There's a sinking feeling in her stomach that at least finds some marginal relief in his answer. Exhaling, she nods, face still grim. ]
I'm glad to hear it. I guess we can only hope everyone else will be as lucky.
[ She casts a brief glance up at the building. Surely there are others having similar experiences as they speak, but it'd be hard to know where for sure. Besides, there are other concerns. Remembering herself, she looks back at him, expression softening slightly with the faintest hint of guilt. ]
Thank you, by the way. For the jacket. [ And she would have said it earlier if she hadn't been in such a state. (Should have said it earlier.) ]
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Is there anything in the city that isn't their technology?
[ It occurs to her faster than she might have expected; it's never sat well with her how many things they have their hands in. There's a sinking feeling in her stomach that at least finds some marginal relief in his answer. Exhaling, she nods, face still grim. ]
I'm glad to hear it. I guess we can only hope everyone else will be as lucky.
[ She casts a brief glance up at the building. Surely there are others having similar experiences as they speak, but it'd be hard to know where for sure. Besides, there are other concerns. Remembering herself, she looks back at him, expression softening slightly with the faintest hint of guilt. ]
Thank you, by the way. For the jacket. [ And she would have said it earlier if she hadn't been in such a state. (Should have said it earlier.) ]