Noctisardor Bypass got a girl whose up for the mating

they had come for etienne, who had been hurt by glaukos. shame burned through heda; she didn't look at anselm, only found herself staring a little at thibault. then etienne, the man val, suzu, anselm; 
"he's gone, really, but," and she took a breath, "if you think it's best to stay, suzu, i understand. we've been pretty — it's changed a lot."
"and the rest of you are welcome to stay, too. even if it's just to rest. i think we'd all welcome that."
diplomacy. kindness. she weighted them upon her shame and looked again to each face.