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“Behave?” Everly repeated, clearly unsure what to make of it.
I nodded.
“Calliope, what exactly does that entail?” She studied me closely.
I shrugged slightly. “Not to get in the way.”
“In the way of what?”
I shrugged again. “Just… not get in the way, and not make trouble for you,” I said quietly.
Everly looked quite taken aback, and I worried I was digging my own grave, ruining the lovely dinner she had prepared.
“Why would you make trouble for me?” she inquired.
“I…”
“So far, you’re doing a very good job as my assistant,” she said, smiling slightly.
“Yes, but that’s work. What about outside of work?” I asked.
“You think you’ll get in the way then?” she inquired, looking confused.
I nodded, insecurity tightening even more in my chest. “Yes…” I whispered.
“How?”
“By no
