[ There's a few seconds there where he almost can't breathe. Where all he can do is follow the movement of her eyes with his, like somehow that will be the thing that saves him this time.
and then a deep breath. ]
That's a big demand you're making.
[ He steps a calculated hop down off the ledge. Stops just close enough to stand inside her shadow, if there was enough light here for her to cast one. It's closer than he's been to her in months. Closer than he's been to this form, since- ]
Why do I get the feeling you're making me an offer instead?
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and then a deep breath. ]
That's a big demand you're making.
[ He steps a calculated hop down off the ledge. Stops just close enough to stand inside her shadow, if there was enough light here for her to cast one. It's closer than he's been to her in months. Closer than he's been to this form, since- ]
Why do I get the feeling you're making me an offer instead?