[ He's quiet for a moment, thinking about it. He touches her cheek, and watches her.
He can't decide whether he loves or hates the idea. There's no doubt that it would be a tactical advantage, but it's also dangerous. At least, in theory it is. He only actually has her word on that. He has no idea how these things actually work. ]
If you say you can handle it, you can handle it. It's your risk to take, Alina.
[ That’s a much taller order than the words imply. She’s taking on a great burden by asking to learn this gift. He’s not blind to that. A better man might tell her not to. He just lets her lean on him, and settles back against the bed. ]
I don’t doubt that you will. Perhaps this is the edge we needed. I hope so.
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He can't decide whether he loves or hates the idea. There's no doubt that it would be a tactical advantage, but it's also dangerous. At least, in theory it is. He only actually has her word on that. He has no idea how these things actually work. ]
If you say you can handle it, you can handle it. It's your risk to take, Alina.
Just make sure it's worth it, if you do.
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Defeating the Darkling is worth it. [ She curls in against him. ]
I promise I'll save Ravka, Nikolai.
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I don’t doubt that you will. Perhaps this is the edge we needed. I hope so.