As she sank in the seat Ford immediately felt guilty. She'd misinterpreted his question, he suspected; she'd read it as a threat rather than an offer. While technically removing spirits was within his Division's repertoire of potential consequences for their charges, it was one they seldom used. It was difficult to accomplish and even harder to enforce over time. It was always much preferable to come to solutions diplomatically than forcefully.
"I was only asking if you thought you'd be more comfortable," he said gently. "Evictions require a sign-off from the Head of the department. It's not a decision we make lightly, and it's not one that anyone can make alone. I'm sorry that hasn't been made clear to you before now."
"I was only asking if you thought you'd be more comfortable," he said gently. "Evictions require a sign-off from the Head of the department. It's not a decision we make lightly, and it's not one that anyone can make alone. I'm sorry that hasn't been made clear to you before now."
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