[ Alayne clears her throat uncomfortably and is tempted to simply disconnect out of her own embarrassment. There was a reason she'd made a point to avoid people for the past five days and this only served as more of a reminder.
There is an awkward silence that follows. Eventually, Alayne speaks, but does not answer his question directly. ]
COMPASS is loathe to relinquish their — investments.
( v i : d 5 : voice )
There is an awkward silence that follows. Eventually, Alayne speaks, but does not answer his question directly. ]
COMPASS is loathe to relinquish their — investments.