constantinusphilo
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If Darlington were here, he would stay and fight, make sure the Grays were contained and Reyes was kept safe.
Ninth House, Leigh Bardugo
Is it not more natural to use the present simple here instead of the past simple? Also, if she uses 'were' with the Grays, it would be more consistent to use 'were' with Reyes as well, as a past subjunctive.
Ninth House, Leigh Bardugo
Is it not more natural to use the present simple here instead of the past simple? Also, if she uses 'were' with the Grays, it would be more consistent to use 'were' with Reyes as well, as a past subjunctive.