[ If he notices her biting her lip and looking away for a moment... well, it can be a secret for them to share. ]
You will. [ She's smiling, even as she pulls her hand away. Their fingers nearly touch as she does; careful consideration crosses her mind to let it happen. ] Bodyguard duties never end.
[ Much more sincerely, she hopes it'll be a bright spot whenever he sees it. It helps to keep the darkness at bay— and that's important. ] There, not just the SOLDIER armor keeping you safe now. Feel better?
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You will. [ She's smiling, even as she pulls her hand away. Their fingers nearly touch as she does; careful consideration crosses her mind to let it happen. ] Bodyguard duties never end.
[ Much more sincerely, she hopes it'll be a bright spot whenever he sees it. It helps to keep the darkness at bay— and that's important. ] There, not just the SOLDIER armor keeping you safe now. Feel better?