Th— [ why doesn’t this guy give up?! she thinks, putting a hand up, ] that’s fine. Like you said, it’s invaluable.

[ it could’ve been of value. someone important could’ve given it to her. well, what’re those? and that’s not the objective here. ]

I wouldn’t do that, either . . . You’ll just bring the thieves back, and— I don’t think they’re good news.