Already he can feel it setting back into place, the spine of iron he could always depend on to keep his head in the game, to send the arrow of his will flying straight. It's what carried him through the war, through shelling and gunfire, through horror and storm. It's what carried him through the ship. It's what carried him through the Village, and it carries him, still, now.
Valdis may frighten him, but that's all his own damage. She is not a beast. She certainly is not uncaring. That is more than enough to work with.
He floats towards the stairs that will lead them down to the front entrance. "Do what you have to, and then we'll go. We'll begin in the center of town and work our way outwards as the cases become scarcer. Thank you again for your help. You must know that what you've offered is invaluable."
wrapping?
Already he can feel it setting back into place, the spine of iron he could always depend on to keep his head in the game, to send the arrow of his will flying straight. It's what carried him through the war, through shelling and gunfire, through horror and storm. It's what carried him through the ship. It's what carried him through the Village, and it carries him, still, now.
Valdis may frighten him, but that's all his own damage. She is not a beast. She certainly is not uncaring. That is more than enough to work with.
He floats towards the stairs that will lead them down to the front entrance. "Do what you have to, and then we'll go. We'll begin in the center of town and work our way outwards as the cases become scarcer. Thank you again for your help. You must know that what you've offered is invaluable."