She's hardly an actress, but he's experienced. Whatever he says, she'll see it done. Her gaze trails along after him, softening for no one's benefit a the welcome sight of his lantern.
The crane is accepted as if he were handing over a lung. Something vital, something connected directly to him. She's honest to god speechless, for more than a few seconds. The placement hadn't escaped notice.
"I'll keep it safe. Swear on my life. Thank you, Soldat, for--" Thinking of her. Remembering. Caring, even still. "Staying yourself, best you could. You're still the best."
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Date: 2020-05-05 09:41 am (UTC)The crane is accepted as if he were handing over a lung. Something vital, something connected directly to him. She's honest to god speechless, for more than a few seconds. The placement hadn't escaped notice.
"I'll keep it safe. Swear on my life. Thank you, Soldat, for--" Thinking of her. Remembering. Caring, even still. "Staying yourself, best you could. You're still the best."