“I see. Damn it, I’m itching to throw on my costume and get out there to help, but I can hardly do that, can I?”
“No. I’m sorry.”
Yeah, no, you lost that right. Threw it away in an attempt to become a legend.
He sighed.
“One last thing. I’ve read the transcript. As far as I’m aware, you offered options to Skitter, and she refused all of them? Including the invite to the Wards?”
Yep! She had her reasons.
“Right. She was being stubborn.”
“Having interacted with her before, did you get the feeling it was just stubbornness because of hostility towards you?”
“No. It was… unexpectedly strong, as resistance went. What stuck in my mind was that she said she’d rather go to the Birdcage than join the team.”
That is quite a strong sentiment.
And now it’s too late, even assuming Sophia does flee from town.
“I read that, myself. Curious. Okay, Colin. I think we’re done.”
“Sure. Bye.”
See ya.
“Bye. I’ll be in touch.”