[It may not seem like it, but he notes her tone; the chances of him ever bringing up what they just saw are slim, but they're tucked away in his memory nonetheless. It's probably rude of him to observe and learn about people like this when he holds himself at such a distance, but he has no manners. Alas.
Imagine if they could just. Be free after that. Life would be so simple.
Unfortunately, they can't; in return for her memory, she gets one of his.]
[Ah, this... his expression isn't thrilled when the memory ends, but he doesn't seem like he's about to take her head off just for seeing it, so. That's probably a good sign.
He doesn't soften, because he never really does--but a tiny bit of tension does ease out of his shoulders.]
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[it's quiet, but sincere.]
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Imagine if they could just. Be free after that. Life would be so simple.
Unfortunately, they can't; in return for her memory, she gets one of his.]
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I'll offer you the same.
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He doesn't soften, because he never really does--but a tiny bit of tension does ease out of his shoulders.]
Thank you.