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[She takes a step forward finally, trembling with rage. At least he added the last part, or he would have a face full of carapace at this very moment.] Don't you dare speak another unkind word about him. Under his leadership, we will rebuild. It doesn't matter where we stand now.
So, you leave him alone. [Her knife hand twitches fractionally.] I'll stand by him, no matter what he says. Rude or not. True or not.