you'll breathe easier just knowing that the worst is all behind you
& the waves that tossed the raft all night have set you on dry land
& the waves that tossed the raft all night have set you on dry land
"Cocktails can be manly," you counter in response to the unspoken tease, puffing up your chest and jutting out your chin again. "I'm a man'a many hidden talents. You never asked." You'll be more than happy to make a drink for her, whenever you get back to Torchline. Hopefully later rather than sooner - you don't fancy going through those portals again, and the day is too pleasant to abandon.
Looking back to the crowd, you grunt a soft, noncommittal sound. "Used'ta. Back before I got old'n achy." It's similar to what you told her about LongNight celebrations, but this time with far less conviction to remaining aloof. Suddenly you chuckle, adopting a far-off look. "Though I did take Red dancin' durin' LongNight. Poor kid'd never done it before."
Looking back to the crowd, you grunt a soft, noncommittal sound. "Used'ta. Back before I got old'n achy." It's similar to what you told her about LongNight celebrations, but this time with far less conviction to remaining aloof. Suddenly you chuckle, adopting a far-off look. "Though I did take Red dancin' durin' LongNight. Poor kid'd never done it before."
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