I'm only filling in. [ she reminds him of the fact with a pointed look, seriousness only broken with a soft smile. ] I'm not running for anything. [ though, truth be told, she doesn't mind the job. she likes it, even. it keeps her busy, she's useful in one of the most important ways possible. maybe she hasn't quite stopped wanting adventures in her life, but she's not one to say no to making a difference, either.
but he turns and the moment's dampened and she moves in her chair, closer to his side, hand moving atop his. at first, she doesn't speak. if nothing else, she can practically hear the memory of bae in his voice and finally, she shakes her head. ]
You did what you went there to do.
[ there's confidence in the statement, yes, and sealed with a squeeze of his hand. but it's not what she wants, even if there's possible comfort to be found in it. it's unsettling. if she had it her way, she'd save them all. ]
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but he turns and the moment's dampened and she moves in her chair, closer to his side, hand moving atop his. at first, she doesn't speak. if nothing else, she can practically hear the memory of bae in his voice and finally, she shakes her head. ]
You did what you went there to do.
[ there's confidence in the statement, yes, and sealed with a squeeze of his hand. but it's not what she wants, even if there's possible comfort to be found in it. it's unsettling. if she had it her way, she'd save them all. ]