[ he suspects she's waiting for certain souls to return and populate her empty rooms. sharpe can sympathize, for although he made no effort to keep house he nevertheless waited for the day harper would show up and take the room at the front of the hall. a room to himself? it would be luxurious for a sergeant.
he steps back. and takes a deep breath. it's rude to invite yourself anywhere. he knows that. but at the same time... ] You don't have to leave it, darling. But you don't gotta be alone here, neither.
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he steps back. and takes a deep breath. it's rude to invite yourself anywhere. he knows that. but at the same time... ] You don't have to leave it, darling. But you don't gotta be alone here, neither.