[I know I said it first but stop it. He's still giving Wei Wuxian his space, watching his movements curiously and nodding because, like, yeah? This ship is full of surprises both good and bad. But the good ones have been worth it.]
That's one way to put it. Some people would say "expect the unexpected" but that sounds counterproductive. [Hah.
When he mentions Beck, though, something in his face changes from relaxed and fond to a little more brittle and unsettled. He doesn't reply immediately, but...well.]
...the thing about getting close to people is you don't know which time will be the last time you see them. Beck and I were supposed to get off of this ship together. She was one of the best people I've met here, you know? None of us really deserve what's happening here, but she's probably the one who deserved it the least.
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That's one way to put it. Some people would say "expect the unexpected" but that sounds counterproductive. [Hah.
When he mentions Beck, though, something in his face changes from relaxed and fond to a little more brittle and unsettled. He doesn't reply immediately, but...well.]
...the thing about getting close to people is you don't know which time will be the last time you see them. Beck and I were supposed to get off of this ship together. She was one of the best people I've met here, you know? None of us really deserve what's happening here, but she's probably the one who deserved it the least.
[...so that is to say "not great, but managing."]