[Sweet Kate... she can find him coming out of the med room with fresh bruises and some bandages, his hands still ungloved. He waves at her when he sees her, smiling gently.]
[The bruising is pretty intense but nothing seems broken, at least, and the bandages are small. He's not bleeding through them and covered in stab wounds or anything]
Because getting stronger is mine. [He smiles gently.] I know it might sound odd, but I learned a long time ago that I was made for the battlefield. I may not have my abilities here, but I promise, I won't let anyone do anything beyond what I can handle.
[He winks, then.]
I can't leave you behind for such silly reasons, you know? I'm not as reckless as I look.
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week 2, saturday
How are you feeling?
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... About what you'd expect.
I was sure we would solve at least one of them.
[ but she lifts her head a little to see... fresh bruises? ]
... What are those bruises from?
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It's possible we did, though... I doubt Roxana will confirm either way, even for us. [It just seems to be the way she is.]
Oh, these? Just a spar. [Waves a hand.] Nothing serious.
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[ coming closer to look him over... and the bandages, too?? ]
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[The bruising is pretty intense but nothing seems broken, at least, and the bandages are small. He's not bleeding through them and covered in stab wounds or anything]
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What else would it be?
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Sometimes they're essentially the same thing...
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[ there is some worry in her voice. ]
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Miss Kate... have you ever thought about your purpose in life?
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[He winks, then.]
I can't leave you behind for such silly reasons, you know? I'm not as reckless as I look.
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If it's a promise, then I'll believe you.
After all, if you break it, what was it... your finger will freeze and your tongue will fall out?
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Right! You have full permission to throw me on the ice if I break it.