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Re: 269, early afternoon

[softlyfalling]

[ she pets her hair a little, though she continues to look thoughtful. ]

I'm glad you weren't hurt too badly...

Re: 269, early afternoon

[nihilmancy]

I got out pretty lucky.

Re: 269, early afternoon

[softlyfalling]

Honestly, I did, too... even though there was one point where I thought I was probably a goner.

[ it's barely noticeable, but the veins on her arm stand out a little more, where Hlasoh touches. ]

Got covered in that horrible black ooze, practically—it's a miracle there were no adverse effects.

Re: 269, early afternoon

[nihilmancy]

[tensing a little at hearing about the danger Shrike was in, holding her tighter.]

Ah, Gods...

This is why, I want to continue training with you. Why I have to. If I can't use sorcery, I need to be able to fight like this.

Re: 269, early afternoon

[softlyfalling]

Um—really, I mean, all's well in the end, so... I wasn't alone, anyway, and you were there when all was said and done.

Re: 269, early afternoon

[nihilmancy]

But the stronger I am, the more I can do to stop people from getting hurt. Which includes you.

Re: 269, early afternoon

[softlyfalling]

Oh, I...

...that's really kind of you. Even though as you are now—I think you have plenty of good strengths.

Re: 269, early afternoon

[nihilmancy]

But... there are some things that will need, ah, the aptitude for violence, and physical prowess, to protect people, so.