C321 Duilio's Eyes Were Dim
Cello Everett had every intention of turning down those reports.
"I don't want them, and I won't take them from you."
These are two separate issues!
Cello Everett could refuse, but he needed a justification.
Duilio, slightly embarrassed, forced out, "Because you're human, for the sake of your safety..."
"Let's have the truth."
Cello Everett cut Duilio off mid-sentence, his gaze sharpening