[ Oh, he wasn't actually expecting that to work. There's a beat where Swan has obviously surprised him, but then his expression - softens, a little? The increase of respect is clear enough. ]
Makes it more of a proper deal, that way. [ He offers her his hand, red string visible, its own promise. ] I have many reasons to come out of this, without being caught, but another will be to make sure there's a new drawing to go with that one.
[ Just consider it a moment of swan daddy swearing an oath on god, no big deal, it's fine. ]
And if we can bring them back from the place they are, all the better. [ He grips her hand tight, in return. ] I'd tell you to say a prayer, but I don't intend on my god finding out about this.
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Makes it more of a proper deal, that way. [ He offers her his hand, red string visible, its own promise. ] I have many reasons to come out of this, without being caught, but another will be to make sure there's a new drawing to go with that one.
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Then it's a deal and a promise. We'll see this through to the end, for the ones who can't.
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And if we can bring them back from the place they are, all the better. [ He grips her hand tight, in return. ] I'd tell you to say a prayer, but I don't intend on my god finding out about this.
So let's keep it to us, for now.
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Don't worry. No one else needs to know.
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I'll see you soon, Swan. With results.
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