Mm... I know. [He didn't forget. It's true that they're on an important mission here, and they've all agreed to cooperate with LILITH for the benefit of this world and their own. But that doesn't mean that they aren't allowed to indulge in their own small rebellions: if he was really focused on doing everything he possibly could the entire time, he'd be back in town, working on the generators instead of accepting her offer to go with her.
They do have a little more freedom they can explore here, away from the usual wealth of obligations- things that only they're suitable for. Stuff like this - exploring the desert, staring at energy usage graphs, distributing supplies and taking notes - there's many people capable of that.
He looks down at her, taking note of her expression, the faint blush of her cheeks, and shifts one hand to curve around hers, twining their fingers if she allows it. He ducks is head closer to hers, coaxing her nearer.]
I'm grateful for it. [The chance to be here, with her.]
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They do have a little more freedom they can explore here, away from the usual wealth of obligations- things that only they're suitable for. Stuff like this - exploring the desert, staring at energy usage graphs, distributing supplies and taking notes - there's many people capable of that.
He looks down at her, taking note of her expression, the faint blush of her cheeks, and shifts one hand to curve around hers, twining their fingers if she allows it. He ducks is head closer to hers, coaxing her nearer.]
I'm grateful for it. [The chance to be here, with her.]