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A GREAT SILENCE FALLS OVER THE WINTER STUDY and it lasts a while as each of the three people within the library confines structure Casselba's last words in their own way. Even the fair Canine Queen in question takes time to muse on her words and the way it must've sounded to the men. She didn't intend it to have as much effect but supposedly every topic of war is always a cause of gloom, specially the one in discussion.
Eventually, Ryan breaks the silence by shifting in his seat.
The couch dips at his weight, making scratching noises as the cushion plumps back up to fully accommodate him. His blond hair gets in his face as he leans over on it and through strands of gold, he peers across the room to Casselba.
"When you say measures, you don't mean killing, do ya?"
Casselba quickly shakes her head. "No, no. Heavens no!" she replies.
