{ Trying to put myself in their shoes is what catches his attention, enough that he’s glancing over once again. The first he can tell as he listens is that Dani is deeply trusting. He can’t foretell the same on his own. It’s far too personal than he wants to peer into, but sometimes it jumps out. All it takes is someone lightly letting the door ajar. }

You’re resilient. Did you learn anything, in being May Queen? They made you part of them…

{ It’s still too close. The reconstructing is what’s the hardest part. His next words slip without thought. He’s usually prudent, but something about the place has stumbled him as if he were an agent first starting at Quantico. It threatens to be overwhelming. }

What did they take from you, Dani?