[ Nina tilts her head slightly, as if she's listening to distant chimes in the wind. What she is really trying very hard to do, without focusing her powers, is parse the layers of emotion practically emanating off of Alina right now.
She decides to wait.
It's very hard.
It is very, very hard.
It is very, very, very hard, and she decides she deserves a prize for not doing so, and takes a small bite of her biscuit, at last, closing her eyes for a moment to savor the taste before refocusing on Alina. ]
Well, I think that's a good idea - obviously - but you've raised some good points too. First of all, we should prioritize your training here. We might not be able to get you back as quickly as we'd like, but at least we can make sure this time isn't wasted. [ She takes another very small bite of her biscuit, and then quickly leans forward to lick up the crumbs from her lips. ] Secondly - you're right, we should explore the area. If we work to make this place a secure base, we ought to be able to take a small team out on a semi-regular basis to do that.
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She decides to wait.
It's very hard.
It is very, very hard.
It is very, very, very hard, and she decides she deserves a prize for not doing so, and takes a small bite of her biscuit, at last, closing her eyes for a moment to savor the taste before refocusing on Alina. ]
Well, I think that's a good idea - obviously - but you've raised some good points too. First of all, we should prioritize your training here. We might not be able to get you back as quickly as we'd like, but at least we can make sure this time isn't wasted. [ She takes another very small bite of her biscuit, and then quickly leans forward to lick up the crumbs from her lips. ] Secondly - you're right, we should explore the area. If we work to make this place a secure base, we ought to be able to take a small team out on a semi-regular basis to do that.