[He raises his hand behind her and touches his fingertips -- only his fingertips -- to the top of her spine, just below her neck, intending to steer her away from the corner and back onto a path with more clearance.]
What happens once you've proved yourself?
[That's a mild question rather than a challenging one.]
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What happens once you've proved yourself?
[That's a mild question rather than a challenging one.]