"He did the same to me." Drip, drip, drip... Crow watches as the coffee filters, as if doing so will provide some semblance of zen. "He refuses to accept the kindness of others at face value and that he doesn't have to mask for our benefit. I... well, without knowing what Magpie said to him to prompt his apology, it's rather daunting. I still have my doubts that it was a pleasant conversation."
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