(I crossed a line by stating a theory he was not yet ready to hear.) [There's some distance to her tone, and the sense that she's not saying all that there was.] (I fight my own battles, Steve. If it's a situation with more time, I will ask for your assistance. But that was a battle of my own, and I saw more of how he views himself within this Nest. I've seen the same with others.) [It's not being attacked that bothers her. It's the whole summary of the situation, from top down.]
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