[ Exhaling softly, he pressed his cheek against her open palm, uncaring of the state of his hair if it gave him opportunities like this. ]
And where would I go?
[ Though he smiled weakly, the hidden implication of her question wasn't lost on him, and what his words wouldn't communicate, perhaps his expression could get across, eyes knowing and watchful. His life was no longer his own, and his death signified that of thousands. Having once forsaken his fears, he now had a multitude of reasons to accept them anew, if not for himself, then for the sake of others.
He couldn't afford to die again, neither of them would. The cadet gently shook his head, and thus, released her hand from the hold. ]
No, this is where I should be. And besides - I do not treat lightly the promises I make.
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And where would I go?
[ Though he smiled weakly, the hidden implication of her question wasn't lost on him, and what his words wouldn't communicate, perhaps his expression could get across, eyes knowing and watchful. His life was no longer his own, and his death signified that of thousands. Having once forsaken his fears, he now had a multitude of reasons to accept them anew, if not for himself, then for the sake of others.
He couldn't afford to die again, neither of them would. The cadet gently shook his head, and thus, released her hand from the hold. ]
No, this is where I should be. And besides - I do not treat lightly the promises I make.