an   almost   apologetic   smile   finds   his   lips   .   “   nothing   ,   really   .   wrap   up   training   and   head   home   .   i   grew   out   of   the   partying   phase   before   even   entering   it   .   “   SMALL   joke   there   as   training   clothes   are   pushed   into   the   duffle   bag   .   “   got   more   exciting   plans   for   your   saturday   night   ?   “

While Steve was content with his own company, Nadia was not. She rarely spent her off time in her own company unless it was in the workshop she rented downtown where she fiddle with projects she would never finish. She liked the idle chit chatter around her, even when on her own. It soothes something inside her, being around people, in a way she would not admit. His response however, doesn't surprise her. Lips twitch at his attempt at a joke regarding his partying, head shaking.

i know it can get discouraging when nobody seems interested. yet still, you soldier on, you introduce people to your funny little critters, you talk about your characters and post about them. crossovers are made, creativity is nurtured and niche bits expanded upon—it is inspiring!

the love you pour into your muse(s) is wonderful. the dedication you have to simply enjoy your character—even if you have little interaction—is awe-inspiring. every drabble you write, ask you answer, worldbuilding you do… it’s all magnificent.

if there’s anything else, make it quick.

whatever i do, i do it to protect you.

you’re confusing peace with terror.

you wanted to kill people.

we have to start somewhere.

you’ll never win.

we have a long ride ahead of us.

you called me. you knew this was important.

i don’t know! i shouldn’t have even said this much.

everything you told me, it’s real?

you also have to give me a chance.

what part of urgent message do you not understand?

do you want a warning? before i do it?

i will kill you then.

you want to get out of here?

you are being rescued.

you’re still mad, aren’t you?

it’s a chance for you to make a fresh start.

there’s a bounty on your head.

when was the last time you were in contact with your father?

i like to think he’s dead.

i’ve never had the luxury of political opinions.

trust goes both ways.

i’ll always protect you.

i’m surprised you’re so concerned with my safety.

i’m not concerned. i’m just worried our enemies might miss you and hit me.

doesn’t sound so bad to me.

no lie is safe.

rebellions are built on hope.

we’re not here to make friends.

what kind of rumors?

tell me you have a backup plan.

is your foot all right?

you almost shot me.

we’ve been in worse cages than this one.

there is more than one sort of prison.

i sense that you carry yours wherever you go.

are we not still friends?

i knew you were safe.

you left me behind.

you were ready, and i saw that, even if you did not.

i was protecting you!

not a day goes by i don’t think of you.

it’s a trap. isn’t it?

did they send you? are you here to kill me?

there’s not much left.

i’m doing this job because i have to.

i made myself indispensable.

if you’re happy, then that’s more than enough.

‘ this was not my doing.

it wasn’t supposed to happen yet.

your work exceeds all expectations.

you don’t believe me.

i’m not the one you’ve got to convince.

i thought we were past this.

i don’t want to know.

i’d prefer ignorance myself.

i’m coming with you.

i won’t be long. you’ll be fine.

must have been hell of a few days.

i’ll be right behind you.

you need to get back down there and find us a ride out of here.

you must be very proud.

they destroyed my home. i will kill them.

so what did we come for, if not vengeance?

would you like to be carried?

i could carry you anyways.

i need you to trust me, all right?

if a fight starts, try not to hurt anyone.

you lied to me.

you’re in shock.

you don’t know what you’re talking about.

i had orders! orders that i disobeyed!

but you wouldn’t understand that.

orders? when you know they’re wrong? 

we don’t all have the luxury of deciding when and where we want to care about something.

you’re not the only one who lost everything.

some of us just decided to do something about it.

you can’t talk your way out of this.

none of it would have made a difference.

you have to decide for yourself.

i’ve given up before, and it doesn’t help.

i’ve seen people lose everything because they happened to be in the way.

the time to fight is now.

there is no hope.

but i do. i believe you. 

every time i walked away from something i wanted to forget, i told myself it was for a cause i believed in.

i couldn’t face myself if i gave up now.

we’ve faced longer odds.

not really my problem, is it?

we’ll take the next chance.

i’m not sure i know how to fight to accomplish something. 

light it up.

it was a good plan.

you’re a terrible spy.

think before you answer.

your behavior is continually unexpected.

i’ll find a way. 

you know who i am. 

you’ve lost.

i’ve lost nothing but time. 

do you think anybody’s listening?

someone’s out there.

i’m glad you came.

i said i'm fine. you don't have to keep asking.

i told you i'm all right. would you just leave?

you didn't have to come all this way for that.

i'm good! i don't need your help!

you don't have to get all defensive about it.

you just go on ahead. i'll be fine on my own.

i said it's nothing.

i can fix this myself.

just go somewhere else and leave me alone.

do me a favor and stop asking me that.

i told you what i know.

i'm just trying to help you. that's it.

i don't know any more than that.

would you just leave me alone?

if you'd just give me a second, i'll handle it.

i offer my help, and this is how you thank me?

stop pushing me away. you can't do this alone.

you keep saying you're fine, but i know you're not fine.

stop lying to me! i can see right through it!

you're just making it harder on yourself.

i handle everything myself. this time is no different.

you've got a real attitude problem, you know that?

we could get this done faster if you'd just let me help.

i'm not hiding anything.

that's not what i said at all.

that's a lie and you know it.

i don't need you to babysit me.

would you just go?

you're absolutely insufferable. you know that, right?

i hate it when you push me away like this.

how many times do i have to tell you i'm fine?

stop treating me like a baby.

i don't need you breathing over my shoulder.

get out of here before i make you leave.

there's nothing in there!

i'm not lying!

don't bullshit me. i know what you did.

we're going to get to the bottom of this.

i told you everything i know. can i go now?

i'm not saying another word.

i can't help you if you don't let me.

go away. get out of here.

i'm better equipped at facing these things alone.

you didn't see anything.

i wish you would just talk to me and tell me what's going on.

i can help you. i'd really like to help you.

just take a few deep breaths.