[She knows, of course, intellectually speaking. She minored in history. She dug deep into the darkest crimes of humanity because if you forget you are doomed to repeat.
But it's different, hearing him recount it all, of course it is, and for a few moments she can barely breathe.
When she speaks, however, her voice is steady and strong.]
You're right. People who abuse their power, who use it to torment the people who trusted them, should be held accountable.
[But she shakes her head, slow and frustrated.] I'm just not sure how, beyond the precautionary measures.
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But it's different, hearing him recount it all, of course it is, and for a few moments she can barely breathe.
When she speaks, however, her voice is steady and strong.]
You're right. People who abuse their power, who use it to torment the people who trusted them, should be held accountable.
[But she shakes her head, slow and frustrated.] I'm just not sure how, beyond the precautionary measures.