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[There's no question in Vin's mind about reading through the file several times. There's also no question of letting Stark see it. He knows what's in it. She is not all that surprised herself, not about the generalities. The specifics hurt more than she thought they would.]

[Hell. And - Alice.]

[She knows his habits well enough by now that she can track him down quickly. He's on the deck. She wrinkles her nose again; he's smoking.]

Stark.

[If he'd wanted to be James, he would have said that from the start.]

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[While her voice isn't hesitant, it's definitely quiet. She still doesn't quite understand the point of the network, but now that she's been paired it'd probably be more noticeable not to say something.]

I'm Vin. I arrived here a few weeks ago, and I've spoken to - some of you. I'm a warden.

[She considers leaving it at that, but decides against it.]

I'd like to know about other people's worlds. I don't know very much about Earth, but that's not where I'm from. So it would be useful.

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[This is definitely still voice, because somebody's got a big bruise on her cheek. Best inmate ever.]

You don't need to. But you will anyway.

[Oh very good thing this is voice]

Probably.

[then more seriously] I know you don't need me watching over you anymore. I will stay out of it, if you want me to.

I know you know.

You should know I'll tell you if I need help. [I trust you, is what this means.]

Good. [so much relief in his voice you have no idea.]

He reminds me of you.

I'm not sure if I should be flattered, Vin.

You should.

He's going to keep you busy then.

Yes.

I'm not worried.

I did provoke him a little bit.

[He might be a little proud about that.]

A little bit.

Maybe a lot.

[It was definitely a lot.]

He was already angry. He had to get less angry somehow.

Did it work?

Sort of. It will eventually.

He made me a present before we got paired up. It's like a betrayal. [Which doesn't change that she has to do what she has to do. But she does understand.]

That you're now his warden?

That I know things about him that I haven't earned. That he hasn't told me. That I can use against him.

He doesn't trust you.

No.

In time.

He'll come around.

He will.

I told him about you, before. So when he realizes I won't quit - he might talk to you.

I look forward to it. [He really does, can you hear the grin?]

. . . I thought you might.

I told him you're the one who taught me how to smile.

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