[she'd told him she likes his company - she wasn't lying. it's easy to just sit in silence for a while after he finishes, running her fingers over the completed braid.]
... Thank you. [she says finally, not looking up.]
[ fei du turns his head a little to look at her, and gives her a smile, soft. ] I'm just using the lessons you already knew, you know. If you ever need a reminder, it's the least I can do.
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... Thank you. [she says finally, not looking up.]
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[ fei du turns his head a little to look at her, and gives her a smile, soft. ] I'm just using the lessons you already knew, you know. If you ever need a reminder, it's the least I can do.
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I am meant to be your protector. [she says, and this at least is a little lighter - not quite a joke, but approaching it.]
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Yes, well, if you promise to keep handling the physical, I can always help you with the mental. I think that seems like a fair compromise.