[ her stating so in her gentle, but careful tone... somehow makes him feel a little relieved. as if he really was feeling better if just because it was confirmed— cementing into reality rather than a simple opinion or fleeting thought. he exhales quietly in what could easily been temporary repose. ]
I'll lead the way. [ if just because that's what he's used to.
he's accustomed to being the frontlines, even against threats that he wouldn't trust others to do. ... if just due to the sheer peril involved. not that he'd ever voice that. it being natural to him, he seems to take a few steps, though just maybe if she looks carefully, his peripherals do peek back at her to see if she's following. ]
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I'll lead the way. [ if just because that's what he's used to.
he's accustomed to being the frontlines, even against threats that he wouldn't trust others to do. ... if just due to the sheer peril involved. not that he'd ever voice that. it being natural to him, he seems to take a few steps, though just maybe if she looks carefully, his peripherals do peek back at her to see if she's following. ]