[There’s a long pause. Julius is right on both counts—this isn’t what he necessarily wants to hear, but it’s also the right thing to do. And truthfully, the prospect of assassination and responsibility for what may happen to other people was a heavy burden to bear. He lets out a long breath.]
I knew I could trust you to say what’s right. I just...had to hear it. Thank you.
You're welcome. And I'm sorry it wasn't what you were hoping for, but... I'm glad you got even as much justice as you did. Someone heard you and decided in your favor. That matters.
[A sign of progress, even if it truly is a matter of two steps forward and one back.]
Who was 'we', out of curiosity? Who took him to the court.
no subject
I knew I could trust you to say what’s right. I just...had to hear it. Thank you.
no subject
[A sign of progress, even if it truly is a matter of two steps forward and one back.]
Who was 'we', out of curiosity? Who took him to the court.
no subject
no subject
[A brief pause.]
How have you been?
[The tone is measured but not insincere.]