As they have now, [ she comments, echoing his tone. ] Maybe we should take advantage of it.
[ It's the way of things here β situations peak, they recover in the lull between. She is so bloody tired and it's more than the bone-deep ache of her injuries; it's the worry over Steve and everyone else caught in the line of fire. It's her trying to figure out how to get ahead of the next time.
Because like it or not, there may very well be a next time. ]
Do you mind?
[ Just sitting here. They haven't known each other long and it takes more than a few chance meetings or thoughtful conversations to earn her trust; but for now, this level of professional camaraderie feels familiar, and that's enough. ]
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[ It's the way of things here β situations peak, they recover in the lull between. She is so bloody tired and it's more than the bone-deep ache of her injuries; it's the worry over Steve and everyone else caught in the line of fire. It's her trying to figure out how to get ahead of the next time.
Because like it or not, there may very well be a next time. ]
Do you mind?
[ Just sitting here. They haven't known each other long and it takes more than a few chance meetings or thoughtful conversations to earn her trust; but for now, this level of professional camaraderie feels familiar, and that's enough. ]