[ his first thought is how much she sounds like nina. his second thought is how much he hates that. ]
Don't do that. [ quick but firm, since she's evidently mistaken his concern for something of a less personal nature. and after they'd had so many delightful discussions on this very subject. ]
You're not my subordinate, Alina. [ he exhales slowly, lifting a hand to rub at the bridge of his nose. ]
no subject
Don't do that. [ quick but firm, since she's evidently mistaken his concern for something of a less personal nature. and after they'd had so many delightful discussions on this very subject. ]
You're not my subordinate, Alina. [ he exhales slowly, lifting a hand to rub at the bridge of his nose. ]
I was worried.