⟪ the doubt on his face pisses her off, as if he could rule his way out of a paper bag. someone must have gotten to him, told him of her, told him lies about the way she cannot handle the responsibility.

she's... not clear enough in the head to realise how little sense that makes, or that she's been quiet for a little too long, or that she had mouthed the words as she'd thought them.

getting armed takes priority. she's clear enough for that. ⟫

That's where you come in, big boy. ⟪ the snap back to 'sharp' is almost as unnerving as the rest. ⟫ They're meant to be carried by one soldier, so you should be fine. I'll keep the rats away.