[ He blinks at the unexpected statement, searching her face in surprise as he tries to read her expression. And then maybe calls on that strange little tug he sometimes feels inside him that has been giving him insight into emotions as well. He still doesn't know how to use it, not completely, and doesn't even realize it's magic, of a sort. It feels nothing like the kinds studied back at the Monastery so he has no real comparison here, but it's come in useful the time or two he's checked with it and he does so now.
When all he finds from her is genuine earnestness, he relaxes a little, even if he gives little enough away of the momentary uncertainty in his face or posture. ] Well, I guess I am too, considering the alternative. I got lucky that day. [ And several others, although he's not about to admit that right now. One emotional disaster was plenty for today. ]
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When all he finds from her is genuine earnestness, he relaxes a little, even if he gives little enough away of the momentary uncertainty in his face or posture. ] Well, I guess I am too, considering the alternative. I got lucky that day. [ And several others, although he's not about to admit that right now. One emotional disaster was plenty for today. ]