[Her response is immediate. She barely allows a second to pass between Harriet's question and her polite, but quick response. She doesn't snap at Harriet, but she's coldly dismissive of the question. Her jaw sets; she takes a deep breath and turns to the other woman, folding one hand over the other in front of her.]
I thank you for your concern, but it is unnecessary. It is now the past. [She forces a thankful smile. It looks as though her face might shatter from the attempt.]
Your... colleague. We should be more concerned for her. Could I, perhaps, help you find her?
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[Her response is immediate. She barely allows a second to pass between Harriet's question and her polite, but quick response. She doesn't snap at Harriet, but she's coldly dismissive of the question. Her jaw sets; she takes a deep breath and turns to the other woman, folding one hand over the other in front of her.]
I thank you for your concern, but it is unnecessary. It is now the past. [She forces a thankful smile. It looks as though her face might shatter from the attempt.]
Your... colleague. We should be more concerned for her. Could I, perhaps, help you find her?