I am. I professed my interest to Verso, and while he assured me it wasn't unwelcome when I asked...

[ ...

Odile picks up a piece, studying its sides and shades, before clacking it into place. ]

It did feels as if he was attempting to dissuade me from pursuit of any kind. I still intend to, of course, because he's only caught my curiosity further, but I don't like others deciding what's best for me.

[ What they think she deserves, judging what they can and can't offer before she decides herself what is enough. There's more to it than just-- that, but it gets into a sticky territory. ]