[ That closeness is like a fog in the forefront of her mind. For a moment, she just lets her gaze flick over him, weighing and considering the lack of space there as though deciding what to do about it.

But what he has said, that's what really demands reply. ]

You want to report him? [ She shakes her head, forehead creasing with confusion. ] For what? They must know already of his intentions to interfere with the timeline; he may have even gone to them about some incentive towards it.

Discovering our bond is not a crime, and there is no way to express those concerns without explaining the nature of it to Hathaway's leadership.