[Oh heck no, this is not a conversation to have right now. Not until he has a better plan. You can't just drop by the way, the rest of your family disappears on you into her lap like this.]
[But, at least, he can be truthful about part of it.]
When you've had some rest, there's some data I need you to take a look at. But I'm not telling you more until after you sleep. It's on my mind, is all.
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[But, at least, he can be truthful about part of it.]
When you've had some rest, there's some data I need you to take a look at. But I'm not telling you more until after you sleep. It's on my mind, is all.
[All true. No avoidance in those few sentences.]
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...When you get back, then.
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[Setting her down now, nudging her toward her door.] Go get some rest, please.
I'm tired just looking at you.
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[But fine, geez. Once she's properly got her feet under her, she will move toward her door.]
And talk when you get back.
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[He nudges her with an elbow, again. Expression flickering to something more somber when her back is turned.]
You got it. Cross my heart and everything.