[The "l" word makes Allura choke for a split second before she regains her composure. ... As much composure as she can given she's covered in mud and branches.]
It's all right, Rainer. I'm probably a touch irritable at the moment.
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[The "l" word makes Allura choke for a split second before she regains her composure. ... As much composure as she can given she's covered in mud and branches.]
It's all right, Rainer. I'm probably a touch irritable at the moment.