[She wouldn't? She... He stares, almost fascinated as she bears her back to him - not for the first time. Instantly there's an intake of breath, and he turns his head away. The blood on his hands, the array on her back, the promise he made to her about using his alchemy to protect is all a little too much for him, and he turns completely, hands on the counter - He's shocked to see there is no blood anymore, why had she lied to him? To placate him of course... When had she ever? Only since Adstring... Why? Why...
His breathing is steady, barely - and he stands tall again.]
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His breathing is steady, barely - and he stands tall again.]
Thank you, Lieutenant.