Because I can talk to monsters. Because they seem to like me, for some reason. If anyone had ever found out about this ability back home, they would have called me a witch and I might have been imprisoned.
[ or executed, a fear which looms much larger even as it goes unspoken. ]
... But, that's a good idea. If I say that it's unreliable, too, that isn't even a lie. It's not like I can make commands, or promise anything will listen to me. To most people, it won't be worth the trouble. It'll be something just for you and me.
[ as though she really trusts him not to exploit her. ]
no subject
[ or executed, a fear which looms much larger even as it goes unspoken. ]
... But, that's a good idea. If I say that it's unreliable, too, that isn't even a lie. It's not like I can make commands, or promise anything will listen to me. To most people, it won't be worth the trouble. It'll be something just for you and me.
[ as though she really trusts him not to exploit her. ]