( in a variety of ways, it's a comfort to see that she isn't entirely daunted b y the prospect of being plucked up by a stranger. in another sense, it's great that she grasps the situation easily enough not to try and escape, either. it isn't like he hasn't considered that as an option, no matter how brief or fleeting in his head. still, he decides not to mull over it. the fact that it worked and yielded the result(s) they desired— was enough.
still, he can't deny a brief humorous exhale that seems to follow soon after. despite lessons in modesty, at times, his tone betrayed such sentiments. there's a confident inflection to his words. or maybe, it was more accurate to state he simply had no doubts in them. ) I don't require any gratitude. After all, I merely did what was expected me.
( he gives a brief smile. serving others was a pleasure of a hero and all of that, after all. still, he finally steps a respectful distance from her. ) But, are you all right? It seems I have handled you quite roughly.
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still, he can't deny a brief humorous exhale that seems to follow soon after. despite lessons in modesty, at times, his tone betrayed such sentiments. there's a confident inflection to his words. or maybe, it was more accurate to state he simply had no doubts in them. ) I don't require any gratitude. After all, I merely did what was expected me.
( he gives a brief smile. serving others was a pleasure of a hero and all of that, after all. still, he finally steps a respectful distance from her. ) But, are you all right? It seems I have handled you quite roughly.