[Carolina attempts to swallow down the rise of anger. Just talk, Carolina, it isn't insubordination when there isn't any Director or any Project. She forces herself to relax her shoulders and soften her tone.]
I know.
[Mostly because she's pushed herself to consider his side of the argument. Having someone come out and say you're not real wasn't necessarily the best 'welcome back to the Castle.']
It's why I'm out here. Because it isn't easy for me either. [The Hanger had, though, helped immensely. Being away from the wishing and the bizarre architecture, where windows didn't match up with the external view, or where people could be turned into toys or AI for days on end. The week in a more realistic, practical setting had done wonders for her psyche, but obviously couldn't undo everything.] I owe you an explanation.
no subject
I know.
[Mostly because she's pushed herself to consider his side of the argument. Having someone come out and say you're not real wasn't necessarily the best 'welcome back to the Castle.']
It's why I'm out here. Because it isn't easy for me either. [The Hanger had, though, helped immensely. Being away from the wishing and the bizarre architecture, where windows didn't match up with the external view, or where people could be turned into toys or AI for days on end. The week in a more realistic, practical setting had done wonders for her psyche, but obviously couldn't undo everything.] I owe you an explanation.