[ she snaps right back, mimicking his tone, for he is not exactly her ideal hero either. no one is. alisaie would rather not be saved at all, when it comes down to it, it makes her feel foolish and incapable - which is exactly what she was. it chafes.
just to have something to do with her hands, she begins to wring out her hair as they move further from the water. no siren stirs. ]
[ He nods silently and pauses by the entrance to the spring, waiting for her to finish wringing out her hair and join him. He doesn't remember how they got here but it should be a simple matter to get out now that the trial is over.
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Don't thank me yet. We aren't safe until we are well away from the water.
[ Irritation at himself translates into irritation towards her. Who does he think he is? A good person? Oh, please.
Pivoting on his heel, he strides past her away from the water's edge. ]
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[ she snaps right back, mimicking his tone, for he is not exactly her ideal hero either. no one is. alisaie would rather not be saved at all, when it comes down to it, it makes her feel foolish and incapable - which is exactly what she was. it chafes.
just to have something to do with her hands, she begins to wring out her hair as they move further from the water. no siren stirs. ]
I should.. return.
[ she has a lot on her mind. ]
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(It had better be over.) ]