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[byblow]

[ It's the effect she achieves. Alistair looks thoroughly charmed, in addition to thoroughly tired. ]

That's good thinking. Maybe I should move in here instead. What's the policy on sleeping under the tables?

[rathercommon]

[ She gives a little laugh and, very genuinely - not in an effort to manipulate or anything, in genuine kindness - ]

Disallowed. You'd share bedding with the rest of us. If you were working here, we'd take care of you, same as anyone else. [ And then, with a grin: ] Besides, you look like you'd be big and warm - a nice radiator to have nearby.

[byblow]

That's why the Wardens keep me around.

[ More or less. ]

How old are you?

[rathercommon]

[ That's a sudden question. She hesitates, then answers: ]

Seventeen.

[ And then, for some reason she doesn't wholly understand, she feels impelled to add: ]

Plenty old.