Redhawk Caldera I'm more than meets the eye

teya's mouth trembled. she took deep breaths, for despite bridget's even tone, she did not think she had ever felt so judged. and it meant so much more, coming from the cardinal. coming from a face she loved. how much of it was pain? how much of it was bitterness? how much of that was fair for her to consider?
the raven nodded numbly. if she opened her mouth she was going to cry. the day had begun so well. but better to know bridget's true thoughts than have them held back.
better to know.
she walked on, shoulders tense and head lifted high.