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Dismissing and telling Fahy you will be right out as he leaves the office, you look at Katriina, who has sunk into her chair, exhausted, beaten, tired, drained, and miserable. She hasn't taken her eyes from you, and feel that there's something in her that wants you out of her sight.

But still, you can't let her beat herself up over what happened. Simo did that to protect her, and though she's right to feel sad-

No, no. You're assuming too much.

"If there's anything we could talk about, I'm here," you speak to her, sincerely offering help.

Her brows dig down. Venom seeps into her words. Her heart coils, licking its wounds, and barking at any who come close.

"You would not understand. You've never been in love."

"... Wha-"

"Get out of my office, Jarnafeldt. Gear up or don't, but grab an earpiece. No camera. Fahy will direct you to the terrarium, Alamaailma."

"A-ah! Yes ma'am!"

As you went to leave, your steps were uneven. You wanted to turn around and say something to help console her, to show support, but kept deciding against as she ordered. You open the door to get on with your mission.

"Enjoy spending time with your mother, Jarnafeldt. In this life, and one day, in your next one."

The door shuts.