“I hate fighting. Hate confrontation. Even this, being here, having just thought I might have to fight you, fight anyone, it makes me feel edgy. My teeth are chattering and I’m not even cold.”
Aw.
“You faced down Leviathan. You did better than a lot of people.”
True, but that doesn’t mean she liked it.
“Do you know how long it took me to get my head together? To actually step up and help?”
“But you did. You stepped up. Give yourself credit. You’re strong.”
I don’t really think this is about ability.
“I want this to be over. I’m so, so scared that someone’s going to come and try to loot this place and I won’t be able to do anything.”
“You’ve got my card. I can’t promise I’ll arrive immediately, but I’ll be staying at the Wards headquarters, which isn’t too far.”
“I’ve got your back.”
I like these two.
Parian nodded. Quietly, she spoke, “That helps a lot. More than you know.”
“And I can come by on my patrols, if you want. Check everything is okay, give you an update on what I can do about supplies.”
Yeah, Flechette is totally into Parian. She’s practically coming up with every excuse she can to spend more time with her at this point.