[The immediate response mollifies her. Slightly. Whatever she'd meant to get has been forgotten. It probably wasn't that important. Agnes continues to her room, fuming. The pain is beginning to build into an insistent buzz. She's sick and tired of being Reasonable. If barking commands is what it takes to get Keith to leave - To stop making that face, stop looking at her like she's -
Broken, useless, helpless
- then that's what it takes. The scowl sets in. If there's any waver, he'll probably try to tuck her in or something. The words are even.]
"I... appreciate today. Now good night.
[The door doesn't slam. Agnes can't get enough momentum. Still, the click is loud and clear - Go home. ]
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Broken, useless, helpless
- then that's what it takes. The scowl sets in. If there's any waver, he'll probably try to tuck her in or something. The words are even.]
"I... appreciate today. Now good night.
[The door doesn't slam. Agnes can't get enough momentum. Still, the click is loud and clear - Go home. ]