[ Now she understands. She isn't going to ask about his best friend; he's mentioned it before, and the way he's always couched it has made her think he probably doesn't really want to talk about it. But she gets why he's telling her the story now, without the usual obfuscating sarcasm.
Xion sighs through her nose, indecisive for just a moment before she shifts her body -- closer. Leaning forward, she bumps her forehead gently against his. ]
I'm not going to get killed. I promise. I wouldn't ever leave intending to fight him. And if I did, I'd tell you or Dirk first. I'm just saying that... if it came down to a fight, I could handle myself, and I don't want you to get hurt for my sake.
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[ Now she understands. She isn't going to ask about his best friend; he's mentioned it before, and the way he's always couched it has made her think he probably doesn't really want to talk about it. But she gets why he's telling her the story now, without the usual obfuscating sarcasm.
Xion sighs through her nose, indecisive for just a moment before she shifts her body -- closer. Leaning forward, she bumps her forehead gently against his. ]
I'm not going to get killed. I promise. I wouldn't ever leave intending to fight him. And if I did, I'd tell you or Dirk first. I'm just saying that... if it came down to a fight, I could handle myself, and I don't want you to get hurt for my sake.