[The question is rhetorical, of course, but Shirley's honestly not sure how to feel about the other people in the coven either. As Merines she has no grievance against those unconnected to her world...but neither does she have reason to trust them. And she's already seen from Senel how kindness can wear out after a point.
Then again, even if she can take care of herself it's not like she can avoid everyone on the island forever. Even if she wishes that were true. I hope they are kind, she nearly says, but that feels like exposing too much right now so she opts for something safer instead.]
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[The question is rhetorical, of course, but Shirley's honestly not sure how to feel about the other people in the coven either. As Merines she has no grievance against those unconnected to her world...but neither does she have reason to trust them. And she's already seen from Senel how kindness can wear out after a point.
Then again, even if she can take care of herself it's not like she can avoid everyone on the island forever. Even if she wishes that were true. I hope they are kind, she nearly says, but that feels like exposing too much right now so she opts for something safer instead.]
I suppose I'll see.