I could run if chased, [ He agrees, tilting his head so that his cheek rests near the crown of her skull, briefly taking in the scent of her hair before he straightens up again, gives her the room to move as she wants. Not before his lips brush the top of her hair, ever so gently. ]
It's only temporary. [ Soft, because he knows she knows this, but also doesn't know what alternative to offer her. Unless... ]
What if they sent you on your own?
[ It would go a long way to smooth ruffled bureaucratic feathers while giving her a chance to 'prove' her loyalty, as ridiculous an idea as that was.
It would drive him insane with worry, but. It would also be temporary.
He won't let himself chase that thought to it's conclusion, the percentages and the risks. ]
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It's only temporary. [ Soft, because he knows she knows this, but also doesn't know what alternative to offer her. Unless... ]
What if they sent you on your own?
[ It would go a long way to smooth ruffled bureaucratic feathers while giving her a chance to 'prove' her loyalty, as ridiculous an idea as that was.
It would drive him insane with worry, but. It would also be temporary.
He won't let himself chase that thought to it's conclusion, the percentages and the risks. ]