[ That's sincere even if she's quieter saying that. It's a little wise in a way, too, but she understands the implications. If Okuni is also going to be out of the picture for a while, she won't have to worry as much either, what with that shoulder wound. That's one less thing to factor in. ]
[Another, lighter hum. It's the least he can do - and in a situation and a city where he feels less and less capable of keeping everyone he loves safe, he's desperate to hold onto those things he can have a say in.
He gives her hand another squeeze before lowering it again, moving to draw his hands back.]
I'll be waiting for you. [...] But take care in the meantime, if you can. We're all working hard, but I know how you are.
[Exactly the same as like 90% of the people from Xian Le, damn. Self-sacrificing, willing to use themselves up for the sake of getting more done.]
[ She smiles up at him, her warmth and affection clear. She wants to fully trust him. ]
I'd be a terrible doctor if I aggravated my wound before it could heal.
[ She needs to be able to be in her best shape to do her all. How can she do her best to help everyone if she's not at her best? They're all reckless in her own ways, but she tries to be reasonable when she can. ]
You take care until then, too. I know how you are, too.
[The smile he offers back is equal parts fond in its exasperation and exhausted in its warmth.]
True, true - and you're the exact opposite of a terrible doctor, so I guess I'll just need to have faith.
[That she won't run out and do wildass reckless things agaiN... At least not until her injuries are a little more healed, hopefully. But he'll step back with a laugh, raising a gentle hand in mock-dismissal and goodbye.]
I'll take care, I will. My word! Until next time, then?
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[ That's sincere even if she's quieter saying that. It's a little wise in a way, too, but she understands the implications. If Okuni is also going to be out of the picture for a while, she won't have to worry as much either, what with that shoulder wound. That's one less thing to factor in. ]
I'll see you then, if nothing goes awry.
[ She hopes against all hopes it'll end well. ]
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He gives her hand another squeeze before lowering it again, moving to draw his hands back.]
I'll be waiting for you. [...] But take care in the meantime, if you can. We're all working hard, but I know how you are.
[Exactly the same as like 90% of the people from Xian Le, damn. Self-sacrificing, willing to use themselves up for the sake of getting more done.]
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I'd be a terrible doctor if I aggravated my wound before it could heal.
[ She needs to be able to be in her best shape to do her all. How can she do her best to help everyone if she's not at her best? They're all reckless in her own ways, but she tries to be reasonable when she can. ]
You take care until then, too. I know how you are, too.
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True, true - and you're the exact opposite of a terrible doctor, so I guess I'll just need to have faith.
[That she won't run out and do wildass reckless things agaiN... At least not until her injuries are a little more healed, hopefully. But he'll step back with a laugh, raising a gentle hand in mock-dismissal and goodbye.]
I'll take care, I will. My word! Until next time, then?
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She waves back. ]
You have my word, too. Until next time.