[Trish's frown deepens, and she turns the scrap she'd picked up around in her hands, inspecting it instead of looking at Alina. it's a feather cap, probably from one of the plays earlier today.

Alina's tone is hard to miss, and it sounds to Trish like Alina knows exactly what she means.]

If you want to sabotage your trust here, be my guest. It's not really my business.

[Everyone's feelings towards the people of the Adamant are complicated, sure, but the lack of tact some of the Hatchlings have...

Normally Trish wouldn't comment on it, but if the Adamant's survivors start to expect similar behavior from the other hatchlings, the generally charitable attitude towards their presence might change.]

But if the Thessyx don't take you, what are you going to do?