[When he opens his eyes from that smiling laugh, his eyes focus on her intensely.]
Don't hold back.
[They can't be hurt permanently because of the time loop. He supposes he could try to explain it to her, but maybe she won't hold back anyway. He hopes she doesn't- he won't be.
He grips his spear and stands, at ease but ready.]
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[When he opens his eyes from that smiling laugh, his eyes focus on her intensely.]
Don't hold back.
[They can't be hurt permanently because of the time loop. He supposes he could try to explain it to her, but maybe she won't hold back anyway. He hopes she doesn't- he won't be.
He grips his spear and stands, at ease but ready.]