[ 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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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.