[Rue does not ever truly raise their voice, but there's a certain sharpness to their tone.]
Peter - [and somewhere in their bubbling fury, Rue realizes Peter is growing anxious and lays a gentle paw to his shoulder, squeezing softly.] You must never apologize for caring about your partner and being offended and hurt that some - [oh, they are angry now, feathers ruffling up around their neck and face.] -sleazy, small-minded man spoke so cruelly out against someone who does not look like him. I will not stand for it.
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[Rue does not ever truly raise their voice, but there's a certain sharpness to their tone.]
Peter - [and somewhere in their bubbling fury, Rue realizes Peter is growing anxious and lays a gentle paw to his shoulder, squeezing softly.] You must never apologize for caring about your partner and being offended and hurt that some - [oh, they are angry now, feathers ruffling up around their neck and face.] -sleazy, small-minded man spoke so cruelly out against someone who does not look like him. I will not stand for it.
[and because they can not get over it:]
A choice!!!