[and there's the answer, isn't it? Anna's tumbling down off that tightrope into the net, knowing that Rose is already down there with her. saying they landed safely is a bit of a stretch, though. Anna lets out a long sigh, not exasperated but just... exhausted. she wants so very, very badly to be able to do something for Rose, but. it's like she said. Rose doesn't know what to tell her. and Anna doesn't know what to tell Rose. all she can think about is one thing.]

Before I kill Vanderweele.

[bad start, but go on.]

I'm gonna force him to tell me how to get this thing out of you. And we're gonna get it out of you. And I'm gonna stab this fucking flower until it turns into dust.