[Okay, now she's being more encouraging, and it's well-timed. It means more coming from her, as well; she doesn't lie to make people feel better, and she doesn't patronize, so he knows she genuinely believes what she's saying even though he's too tired to use his normal ability to read others.
He nods carefully in agreement, staring down at the fabric of his jeans, and giving a quiet exhale to try to calm his nerves. She's right. They'll manage--all of them--and make it through, and really, dealing with a food shortage can't be worse than fighting off an army, can it?
Another few seconds and he even manages a small smile, looking up at her again.]
You've really come a long way, you know.
[And he already knows for a fact that she's not done improving and growing yet, but it's still something that amazes him when he really thinks about how different she was--how different they both were, honestly--when they first met.]
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He nods carefully in agreement, staring down at the fabric of his jeans, and giving a quiet exhale to try to calm his nerves. She's right. They'll manage--all of them--and make it through, and really, dealing with a food shortage can't be worse than fighting off an army, can it?
Another few seconds and he even manages a small smile, looking up at her again.]
You've really come a long way, you know.
[And he already knows for a fact that she's not done improving and growing yet, but it's still something that amazes him when he really thinks about how different she was--how different they both were, honestly--when they first met.]