[Branch is quiet for a little while, processing. He uses taking a drink of the water as an excuse to not talk.]
[Also he's really thirsty and dizzy.]
[He doesn't want a hug from a stranger, especially such a big stranger. But if she were his size...maybe.]
[In the face of such uncomprimising kindness, with people able to denounce what the Bergens did, his resolve and rebellion starts to finally break down.]
[He digs for one more rebuttal, one more attempt to catch them out as evil.]
That kid, why does he think he's going to be forced to fight? Is it true?
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[Also he's really thirsty and dizzy.]
[He doesn't want a hug from a stranger, especially such a big stranger. But if she were his size...maybe.]
[In the face of such uncomprimising kindness, with people able to denounce what the Bergens did, his resolve and rebellion starts to finally break down.]
[He digs for one more rebuttal, one more attempt to catch them out as evil.]
That kid, why does he think he's going to be forced to fight? Is it true?