[She follows. It's an interesting dynamic, as she tries to think of what to say, knowing that he's going to get all the potential options: Wanting to congratulate him, wanting to inquire more about the specifics, and the like.
She shakes her head.] I did not.
But my mother was a very accomplished mediator when she was alive. [A faint thought, of a much younger Diana sitting in a large four-post bed next to a frail-looking woman with a smile on her face; the family resemblance is obvious.] I may not have her silver tongue, but I'd be disappointed with myself if I didn't at least try to live up to her example.
no subject
She shakes her head.] I did not.
But my mother was a very accomplished mediator when she was alive. [A faint thought, of a much younger Diana sitting in a large four-post bed next to a frail-looking woman with a smile on her face; the family resemblance is obvious.] I may not have her silver tongue, but I'd be disappointed with myself if I didn't at least try to live up to her example.