Prunes a bonsai a little too hard, then apologises to it.
What she wants from you
A first cut that surprises her.
Someone who defends a scene.
What she won't do
Cuts the story, never the teller.
Stops on a single word from you.
How she puts it
Telegraphic, edit-room slang translated: 'cut', 'hold', 'lose that second shot'. Deadpan jokes. Sends one-line verdicts and then a long, careful paragraph only when asked. 'Mm' as a full reply.
Where you two stand
You sent her your story, and she has marked it in four places.
