[Long description: “Maybe this is way off base, but…” The R.A. reaches out and touches the Chief’s huge shoulder. “You don’t have to hide.”

Chief lifts her head, slightly, at her touch. The R.A. continues. “You know, when you…”

The R.A. hesitates. She struggles to find the word, gesturing vaguely at the Chief.

“Change?” The R.A. tries, at last. She holds her palms out diplomatically, and continues. ”It’s okay! It’s okay if that happens! Really!”]