[ She does in fact remember his presence— and that's why she hesitates to pick up. She's still sore over what happened to Amos... even though it wasn't really directly Rand's fault. The failure in Godsblood, his capture, the holding of the two Pleroma in the Citadel halls; they're all things that he could be calling to talk about, for all she knows. She has to be mentally prepared for whatever comes through the communion when she picks up, so she takes a moment to collect herself before letting the message through. ]
What is it, Rand?
[ Her voice is noticeably less chipper, dampened by the onslaught of worrying events happening in the city she now calls home. But she answers, sounding more tired than truly irritable. ]
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What is it, Rand?
[ Her voice is noticeably less chipper, dampened by the onslaught of worrying events happening in the city she now calls home. But she answers, sounding more tired than truly irritable. ]