[ Jesse straightens at the look. Trying to make herself look taller and in control--when she has always felt the opposite outside of. Still, she wants him to know that he does need to stop long enough to work it out of his system. Then, he can go back and run in the woods to his heart's content.]

It's fine, really. I'm used to it. [ It always stings, but, it's the way the world is. Crazy Jesse Faden and her childhood imaginary friend. ] Okay, something big and insane is happening. You can't even think straight, Wake.

[ Should she be more polite?

Almost ex-wife?

Her gaze drifts back to the wall. Polaris tugs gently at her mind to the binder that she has stashed away. Should she really give it over? ]

You... you went to Rose looking for something. Right? That would explain everything going on?