[ she hesitates, just a moment. She considers embracing her anger at Kirei... but no, that would distract her. She bites her lip, but then reaches over to gently take the other woman's hands. One in both of hers.

She needs to say this directly, ]

For weeks now, I've held your promised safety note for those motions in reserve. It's been at the back of my mind every week, slowing my actions, staying my hand, making me more accepting of things. However... and honestly, I know not when this changed-

I can no longer find such a thing acceptable.