[The exhaustion weighs heavier on her now, coming out in the form of a long sigh. Her eyes closed, and a hand raised to pinch at her nose.]

[It would be easiest for her to shut up off her 'gear and let him sit in silence. It was what he deserved, as far as she was concerned. She probably would have done so if she felt it would have made any difference.]

[But she had seen the way his anger had manifested itself. Once again she needed to be the selfless mediator, and ignore her own discomfort for the time being.]

One more week then. If you want me to be the one to make the decision, then give me that. I need to be sure I am ready.