[that's a stupid solution, because it's not dimitri giving in and taking it for himself. but if it's claude, maybe she can arm him against dimitri, too. arms still crossed, she nods once.]
[ he makes a face at that, looking like a young man for once and not actually a war-weary hobo. it's stupid to tell claude, but he thinks he'll accept it anyway. ]
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And we'll tell him the truth.
[this is her caveat, and it's not a question.]
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...Fine. We have an agreement then.
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[except that she gives him a distinct "this-isn't-over" look. but she's letting the issue lie for now, at least.]