[Ah—and that makes it worth it, doesn't it, to feel the way she relaxes against him. It's such a small thing, such an easy thing to provide, and it breaks his heart somewhat that she hasn't been able to have something so simple in her life.]
You're too kind. I like to think they'll be fine without me.
[His people back home, that is; he's already dead, after all, and before long... well, he doesn't want anyone to miss him too much.]
I'll just have to do what I can for you all while I'm here.
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You're too kind. I like to think they'll be fine without me.
[His people back home, that is; he's already dead, after all, and before long... well, he doesn't want anyone to miss him too much.]
I'll just have to do what I can for you all while I'm here.