[She laughs weakly, equally aware of how ridiculous a statement that is. But it's at least one spoken with care, isn't it? So it means a lot. After a moment, she rubs her palms across her eyes, sniffing and shaking off the heavy blanket of discouragement, of fear of what had happened, of what could happen.]
Mm, well. I don't know how easy it'll be to stay safe in this line of work, but.
Since it's you asking so nicely... I'll work on living forever.
After all, someone's got to make sure you stay employed in this teaching gig.
Good. See that you do. [He laughs and pulls her into another hug, holding her close before he finally lets her go.]
I think they're ready to move on, but I'll stay with you, alright? Until the orb takes us back, I'll be here at your side. [And until either of them departs the Ximilia or their mission is complete, but he leaves that much left unsaid for now. He's pretty sure she knows.]
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Mm, well. I don't know how easy it'll be to stay safe in this line of work, but.
Since it's you asking so nicely... I'll work on living forever.
After all, someone's got to make sure you stay employed in this teaching gig.
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I think they're ready to move on, but I'll stay with you, alright? Until the orb takes us back, I'll be here at your side. [And until either of them departs the Ximilia or their mission is complete, but he leaves that much left unsaid for now. He's pretty sure she knows.]