I told them that I desperately needed you as one of my agents, because, at least in the field, you are one of the top at reaping. Also, I took the dock in pay that they would have done for you, as well as the negative marks on my performance report.

[ Perhaps not as romantic of a sacrifice as she was hoping, but it was a big one in William's mind. He points at her shirt, insisting she finish buttoning it up. ]