[His "small" isn't even small, just wimpy. Nodding, though. They're just two beefy hands, shaking.]
I agree. With these numbers we might as well stay near the bonfire. It's well lit - if anyone else comes around they'll see all of us there together, so we'll know how they react if they're a friend or foe pretty quick.
[ for current census purposes, taako is a "small" ]
That seems like the best we can do. We should be able to see if anyone approaches from all directions if we position ourselves carefully. [ ... ] You really are the reliable sort at times like this, Magnus.
[ he doesn't sound surprised, per se. but it's worth mentioning. ]
[ hah. he'll take the belated vote of confidence, though his brow lofts up slightly. do they seem like a rowdy bunch of children who need defending?
in any case. ]
I would be glad to share that task with you. [ he turns his gaze ahead, out past the fire, steely-eyed. ] At the very least, being trapped out here for the night makes it clear who I can trust in the morning.
[ if he's going to be stuck out on another horrific thursday with people he's only just met, at least it's a dependable (if spirited) bunch. ]
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I agree. With these numbers we might as well stay near the bonfire. It's well lit - if anyone else comes around they'll see all of us there together, so we'll know how they react if they're a friend or foe pretty quick.
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That seems like the best we can do. We should be able to see if anyone approaches from all directions if we position ourselves carefully. [ ... ] You really are the reliable sort at times like this, Magnus.
[ he doesn't sound surprised, per se. but it's worth mentioning. ]
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[Said like he didn't expect it!]
I'll always defend anybody in need of defending. And that includes a bunch of kids who seem pretty capable but are also stuck outside at murder camp.
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in any case. ]
I would be glad to share that task with you. [ he turns his gaze ahead, out past the fire, steely-eyed. ] At the very least, being trapped out here for the night makes it clear who I can trust in the morning.
[ if he's going to be stuck out on another horrific thursday with people he's only just met, at least it's a dependable (if spirited) bunch. ]