Glad we don't need to have that talk, then. [There's a wry little note in his tone there -- something more amused than annoyed. Probably because he anticipates having to have said talk with people in the future.]
[Besides, she can handle herself around a firearm -- which is more than he can say for some other battle-ready people he knows. Sorry, Princess.] Stick around me long enough, it's bound to happen.
[Anything light and casual drops out of his tone immediately when the creature shows up. Because all his thoughts are focused on moving. On lunging forward after her weapon fails. The hand doesn't work like it should, but it's still metal, he's still wearing armor.]
[And he's still slashing the side of his hand at its throat.]
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[Besides, she can handle herself around a firearm -- which is more than he can say for some other battle-ready people he knows. Sorry, Princess.] Stick around me long enough, it's bound to happen.
[Anything light and casual drops out of his tone immediately when the creature shows up. Because all his thoughts are focused on moving. On lunging forward after her weapon fails. The hand doesn't work like it should, but it's still metal, he's still wearing armor.]
[And he's still slashing the side of his hand at its throat.]