[To place oneself in harm’s way to protect another is a function Arid understands well. But then, it seems this Martin Blackwood had fared little better than she had finding someone actually worthy of such devotion.]
He is responsible for his own actions—and his own apology. If you believe what he has done is unacceptable, then do not substitute your remorse for his own.
[It is doubtful that Arid would actually accept an apology directly from the Archivist, but at least there is slightly more of a chance that she would acknowledge its sincerity. An apology delivered by an associate who had not even consulted with him beforehand leaves her entirely unconvinced.
But if this human had chosen to contact her, he might at least provide useful data.]
You referred to lingering effects of his compulsion. What are they?
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[To place oneself in harm’s way to protect another is a function Arid understands well. But then, it seems this Martin Blackwood had fared little better than she had finding someone actually worthy of such devotion.]
He is responsible for his own actions—and his own apology. If you believe what he has done is unacceptable, then do not substitute your remorse for his own.
[It is doubtful that Arid would actually accept an apology directly from the Archivist, but at least there is slightly more of a chance that she would acknowledge its sincerity. An apology delivered by an associate who had not even consulted with him beforehand leaves her entirely unconvinced.
But if this human had chosen to contact her, he might at least provide useful data.]
You referred to lingering effects of his compulsion. What are they?