(Properly spent, he moves bonelessly when he tugs him. Letting out a content sigh, he reaches one arm over and across him, hanging close,)
Of course. (Softly, contently,) I'm alive.
(Not just a sword. Not just cold steel. He's alive. Flesh and blood.)
You are, too.
(Warm and alive.)
Don't forget to tell me... if they're better.
(The cigarettes. But from the way his voice trails off lazily, growing quieter... he might not be awake. He's comfortable here. It's warm and feels safe and good and he feels like he can... rest.)
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Of course. (Softly, contently,) I'm alive.
(Not just a sword. Not just cold steel. He's alive. Flesh and blood.)
You are, too.
(Warm and alive.)
Don't forget to tell me... if they're better.
(The cigarettes. But from the way his voice trails off lazily, growing quieter... he might not be awake. He's comfortable here. It's warm and feels safe and good and he feels like he can... rest.)