I expect Childe to be dead at the end of this week. It will be a bigger surprise if he isn't.

[ That is her frank assessment. It's a reality, and it's not something she is happy about, but she knows whatever her feelings for Childe are will be a bit at odds with the majority.

Some annoyance rises to the surface, more for her read of the whole situation than anything Vira says or does or feels. ]

I've never been one to hide my emotions much, but Vira. I like you enough that if you want to push for more, I won't send you away.