[ she says easily, tearing her view from the window only when the last rays of sunlight disappear behind the hills. the light squeeze around her middle does not go unnoticed, and inej turns a bit to slide her own arms around his middle, encapsulating him in a warm hug with a smile. ]
We should both clean up and sit by the fire. [ she decides; not a heavy lift, for kaz, and no requirement for him to talk about more than whatever he wishes to talk about. after all, they were skating along on ice thin enough to break. there was no need to push him when being here was already opening a wound. she tugs his shirt a bit straighter, smile softening. ] Let me take care of you, hm? You need comfortable clothes and a good rest; the ride was long.
[ and while it wasn't the most uncomfortable carriage in the world, it was still a carriage. they were both bound to be stiff. ]
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[ she says easily, tearing her view from the window only when the last rays of sunlight disappear behind the hills. the light squeeze around her middle does not go unnoticed, and inej turns a bit to slide her own arms around his middle, encapsulating him in a warm hug with a smile. ]
We should both clean up and sit by the fire. [ she decides; not a heavy lift, for kaz, and no requirement for him to talk about more than whatever he wishes to talk about. after all, they were skating along on ice thin enough to break. there was no need to push him when being here was already opening a wound. she tugs his shirt a bit straighter, smile softening. ] Let me take care of you, hm? You need comfortable clothes and a good rest; the ride was long.
[ and while it wasn't the most uncomfortable carriage in the world, it was still a carriage. they were both bound to be stiff. ]