[She takes his arm instead and almost immediately he feels himself straight up a little further without thinking. It still doesn't make him any taller than she is, but he feels just a bit more important this way and it's hard to be too disappointed at the diversion. As they walk, he tells her that he misses the mountains already, and that Zenyatta sends his regards on behalf of the Shambali; he tells her that he appreciates her work here and her refusal to recluse herself, which, happily, made it all the easier to keep in touch. It's comfortable, idle chitchat and he finds that it comes easier than expected.
When they reach the mess hall, he finds himself instinctively sweeping the open floor of the tent, taking mental stock of the few persons lingering about. There were still one or two old habits he hadn't completely shed. While Angela fixes her coffee, Genji inspects the selection of teas, expecting standard issue UN or military stock, but in a pleasant surprise, it seems someone had managed to procure at least one local brew.
He seats himself across from Angela and sets his drink down to steep.]
His ideals are noble, but I hope they are not misplaced. When he sent the message, I worried- [No, stop, start over.] I wasn't certain if you would answer. I know you did not always approve, but... you did good work.
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Date: 2018-02-19 11:22 pm (UTC)When they reach the mess hall, he finds himself instinctively sweeping the open floor of the tent, taking mental stock of the few persons lingering about. There were still one or two old habits he hadn't completely shed. While Angela fixes her coffee, Genji inspects the selection of teas, expecting standard issue UN or military stock, but in a pleasant surprise, it seems someone had managed to procure at least one local brew.
He seats himself across from Angela and sets his drink down to steep.]
His ideals are noble, but I hope they are not misplaced. When he sent the message, I worried- [No, stop, start over.] I wasn't certain if you would answer. I know you did not always approve, but... you did good work.