Jim is distracted by whatever message sits on his PINpoint for a half-second. He's glancing back at Felix over his shoulder when the mage speaks up. Confident, determined. The uneasy clench in the captain's stomach eases to see his husband so firm.
"Of course it is. We'll have you this time." Twitching a faint facsimile of a smile Felix's way as he tucks the PINpoint back into his pack where it's more safely out of sight. No matter Jim's own misgivings, he'll stay strong and determined for their sakes. All he can do to help is push forward. Stand tall until they've done what they need to do. After, he can...
But that is After.
Now, Jim waits for Felix to finish with his meal. Only then does he extend a hand his husband's way.
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"Of course it is. We'll have you this time." Twitching a faint facsimile of a smile Felix's way as he tucks the PINpoint back into his pack where it's more safely out of sight. No matter Jim's own misgivings, he'll stay strong and determined for their sakes. All he can do to help is push forward. Stand tall until they've done what they need to do. After, he can...
But that is After.
Now, Jim waits for Felix to finish with his meal. Only then does he extend a hand his husband's way.
"Ready when you are."