[She doesn't miss his expression, and briefly wonders why he feels so; Diana has always taken comfort in knowing her destiny. It's given her purpose, something to strive for. The Amazons' sacred duty is the cornerstone of who Diana is, and she wouldn't give that up for anything.
Diana moves along with him, gaze drifting from one street marvel to the next. She's been in the Free Cities for a little while now, and she still sees things every day that astound her.] You seem to be doing alright. [Diana has never had children of her own, but her childhood was (comparatively) long, and she grew up with one mother and many, many other parental figures in her life. She knows what it is to look to someone with admiration and love; she'd seen that on the girl's face.
She realizes something then, and asks:] What is her name?
[Her tone is conversational, not pressing for an answer. She remembers his face when she'd first mentioned seeing the girl--he's protective of her. Another thing few parents are prepared for, she thinks.]
That's fine with me. [Somewhere quieter sounds better, for now.] Lead the way.
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Diana moves along with him, gaze drifting from one street marvel to the next. She's been in the Free Cities for a little while now, and she still sees things every day that astound her.] You seem to be doing alright. [Diana has never had children of her own, but her childhood was (comparatively) long, and she grew up with one mother and many, many other parental figures in her life. She knows what it is to look to someone with admiration and love; she'd seen that on the girl's face.
She realizes something then, and asks:] What is her name?
[Her tone is conversational, not pressing for an answer. She remembers his face when she'd first mentioned seeing the girl--he's protective of her. Another thing few parents are prepared for, she thinks.]
That's fine with me. [Somewhere quieter sounds better, for now.] Lead the way.