[ He doesn't argue with that, he can't, but he doesn't want to admit to it either. He'll make wherever she's resting as safe as he can. It's all he can do. ]
No. [ A defiant shake of his head. ] Not now.
[ He doesn't know if there will ever be a time for talking like that, not again, but now is certainly not that time. He readjusts his grip on her legs and back, glad the weight and the task keep his hands from shaking. ]
Had to be done. An' it's over.
[ It's over. It's done with. That's been enough for him before and it has to be enough for him now. ]
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No. [ A defiant shake of his head. ] Not now.
[ He doesn't know if there will ever be a time for talking like that, not again, but now is certainly not that time. He readjusts his grip on her legs and back, glad the weight and the task keep his hands from shaking. ]
Had to be done. An' it's over.
[ It's over. It's done with. That's been enough for him before and it has to be enough for him now. ]