[If he feels his heart freeze in his chest, don't mind it. That's just the echo of hers as her head lifts and her eyes widen. The ship itself seems to quiet under the impact of the question.]
Yes.
[It's a bad night. Bad timing. She's a mess and he's too gracious, and anyone might walk past at a moment's notice.]
Yes, you may.
[She extends her hands, to take his or put upon him remains to be seen. Whatever he prefers.
There never was another answer. She'd never say no. Not to him.]
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Yes.
[It's a bad night. Bad timing. She's a mess and he's too gracious, and anyone might walk past at a moment's notice.]
Yes, you may.
[She extends her hands, to take his or put upon him remains to be seen. Whatever he prefers.
There never was another answer. She'd never say no. Not to him.]