Of course. [ Her smile softens, becoming somewhat wry at the edges. ] Such was my intent, though I confess I'm relieved to hear you say that. Your support is ever welcome.
[ It should go without mention that her own is there in equal measure, but she still gives his arm a playful shove with her fist for affirmation.
The gesture feels foreign, in truth. Mayhap even bittersweet. It is something she would have done with any friend, but they were never like that; she always had to be careful. Reel it back in. How freeing it is to not consider anymore.
As for reliance on others... ]
If it were a tavern, then might we negotiate board as part of our wages?
[ That would at least allow them to be self-sufficient, and provide familiar environs as well. Something like setting on the road again, rather than being... trapped. ]
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[ It should go without mention that her own is there in equal measure, but she still gives his arm a playful shove with her fist for affirmation.
The gesture feels foreign, in truth. Mayhap even bittersweet. It is something she would have done with any friend, but they were never like that; she always had to be careful. Reel it back in. How freeing it is to not consider anymore.
As for reliance on others... ]
If it were a tavern, then might we negotiate board as part of our wages?
[ That would at least allow them to be self-sufficient, and provide familiar environs as well. Something like setting on the road again, rather than being... trapped. ]