"Both of us agreed it might do you some good to look through other lenses.
Neither you or I are going to violate Fitz's trust by delving too deeply
into your pairing. Which leaves mine, and the same violation of trust
concern. So he gave us the option, and I'm an open book if you want one."
Maggie considers a second. "I was surprised he offered. And he wouldn't
have done it if he expected anything in return. Deals are important, and
he always negotiates them in advance, never springs costs on you
after the fact. And I'm not always good at predicting what he'll want to
accept as thanks."
Re: Private
"Both of us agreed it might do you some good to look through other lenses. Neither you or I are going to violate Fitz's trust by delving too deeply into your pairing. Which leaves mine, and the same violation of trust concern. So he gave us the option, and I'm an open book if you want one."
Maggie considers a second. "I was surprised he offered. And he wouldn't have done it if he expected anything in return. Deals are important, and he always negotiates them in advance, never springs costs on you after the fact. And I'm not always good at predicting what he'll want to accept as thanks."