[god, she'd nearly forgotten that detail. were it not for his startling lack of self preservation, the event might've earned more than an ugly snort. in all her years she'd never met a self-proclaimed doctor care less about his own personal safety, trick or no trick. it's a wonder he survived as long as he did in the world with something like that following his heels like a stray puppy. now the mere memory earns a good, proper snort and a slow shake of the head. as she feels the weight of his hand against her side, she barely gives it a second glance. just a brief one to look, and... goodness. now she's starting to understand the misconception the people had.
cowards. making her think there was some truly vicious beast out here when it's just julian. they really had nothing to be afraid of.]
Shouldn't...
[she doesn't hesitate in getting to her feet. it's already telling that she can stand and keep his hands more or less on her (and hers on him) as she straightens up, but she needs to... no, wants to see this with her own eyes.]
Show me. You were the first man I'd met in a long time who happens to be taller than I am. I'd like to see how much that's changed and how far I'll have to reach now.
[sweet little monty may have taken after her in the looks department, but he definitely took after dear papa as far as height went.]
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cowards. making her think there was some truly vicious beast out here when it's just julian. they really had nothing to be afraid of.]
Shouldn't...
[she doesn't hesitate in getting to her feet. it's already telling that she can stand and keep his hands more or less on her (and hers on him) as she straightens up, but she needs to... no, wants to see this with her own eyes.]
Show me. You were the first man I'd met in a long time who happens to be taller than I am. I'd like to see how much that's changed and how far I'll have to reach now.
[sweet little monty may have taken after her in the looks department, but he definitely took after dear papa as far as height went.]