[That does surprise Natasha. In a way, it never fails to surprise her when people help her—when someone sees her as someone worth trying to save. Clint did that for her once, and Steve in a way. Both of them had seen someone in her who could deserve to have a place in the world.
She's not sure that she agrees with any of them, really, but that sort of faith is part of why she does what she does, attempting to be better than her roots. Attempting to help where she can.
Attempting to be kind.]
I'd ask if you're sure about that, but I get the feeling you've never been unsure about anything once you've decided to do it.
[She means it as a joke, a gentle deflection for an act of support she never asked for and didn't expect.]
Thank you. Whether or not I decide to go through with it.
I think, as with anything that we've done to this point, there will be risks and dangers. But... for what it's worth, Natasha, I value your life. Our time together. I would be gladdened to see you live in any capacity, for as long as life allows.
๏ผ sombre words. but he means them — perhaps made more clearly by the fact that he doesn't quite make eye contact as he says it. ultimately, he rarely shies away from such a thing. too blunt, too direct, too well accustomed to the weapon his eyes pose to the world. letting his gaze skirt hers, and settle somewhere over her shoulder is telling in and of itself, how uncomfortable he finds it to speak so plainly. ๏ผ
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She's not sure that she agrees with any of them, really, but that sort of faith is part of why she does what she does, attempting to be better than her roots. Attempting to help where she can.
Attempting to be kind.]
I'd ask if you're sure about that, but I get the feeling you've never been unsure about anything once you've decided to do it.
[She means it as a joke, a gentle deflection for an act of support she never asked for and didn't expect.]
Thank you. Whether or not I decide to go through with it.
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๏ผ that intractable nature. never let it be said he's unaware of his own flaws, for all that it's said in that selfsame joking manner. ๏ผ
I know we've discussed the possibility of remaining aboard the Ximilia in the past as well. If that is still an option, would that suffice?
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[Even if it opens a whole list of questions, the answers currently unknown.]
If we find out what that even means. But it would seem like the best way for the version of me that I've become to have a future.
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๏ผ sombre words. but he means them — perhaps made more clearly by the fact that he doesn't quite make eye contact as he says it. ultimately, he rarely shies away from such a thing. too blunt, too direct, too well accustomed to the weapon his eyes pose to the world. letting his gaze skirt hers, and settle somewhere over her shoulder is telling in and of itself, how uncomfortable he finds it to speak so plainly. ๏ผ
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Maybe that's why she appreciates sincerity so much, honesty, especially when it doesn't come easy.
Her tongue flicks over her lips and she tilts her head, touched with nowhere to put the emotion.]
It was nice having someone to dance with today. There's some movies you can only do with two.
[Talking around the point.]
I wouldn't mind giving you a few more lessons, if you're interested?
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๏ผ in what limited time remains. ๏ผ