[ That’s a good point, and one that he ought to keep in mind. It’s easy to write a story, to make the hero fearless and strong, but real life is so very different. How many of the people in his tales had been shaking in their boots when the time came to act? Probably a lot more of them than the stories would suggest. ]
… Thank you, Mercedes. I really am sorry you landed in that mess in the first place, but… I’m glad we all came out of it okay.
[ She says it softly, calmly. It's the truth, as far as she's concerned. ]
We'll be prepared for any future encounters, I'm sure of it. But when they happen... please try to keep in mind that none of us are truly feeling fearless when we fight.
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… Thank you, Mercedes. I really am sorry you landed in that mess in the first place, but… I’m glad we all came out of it okay.
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[ She says it softly, calmly. It's the truth, as far as she's concerned. ]
We'll be prepared for any future encounters, I'm sure of it. But when they happen... please try to keep in mind that none of us are truly feeling fearless when we fight.
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[ He said that already, but it probably bears repeating. ]
I needed that. And thank you for the healing, too. I feel better already.
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… I think that’s a yes.
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[ His poor stomach. ]
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[ He’s so embarrassed! Betrayed by his own stomach!! ]
Besides, I think I’ve been cooped up enough as it is.
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[ Amazing what spending actual days in a row being terrified will do to a person. ]
It looks like you fared a lot better than I did.