[Raine takes some small measure of satisfaction in having driven him to a visible acknowledgment, rather than simply trying to dissemble.]
I see. If that's the case, how were you aware it was complete?
[This isn't strictly a necessary question, but Raine is unerringly curious, her fingers itching with the desire for research. And... her current notebook is with their packs. A problem, but she isn't about to get up when she's just making progress.]
The absence of a key crest is not an insignificant difference, but all the same, you represent the best baseline I am likely to find for Colette's condition. Will you let me examine you? Or, barring that, answer some questions thoroughly?
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I see. If that's the case, how were you aware it was complete?
[This isn't strictly a necessary question, but Raine is unerringly curious, her fingers itching with the desire for research. And... her current notebook is with their packs. A problem, but she isn't about to get up when she's just making progress.]
The absence of a key crest is not an insignificant difference, but all the same, you represent the best baseline I am likely to find for Colette's condition. Will you let me examine you? Or, barring that, answer some questions thoroughly?
[The implication: without dodging. Please.]