That was [Gregor's voice is very low, and his grip on Bel's fingers tightens a little.] an insanely reckless and dangerous thing to do. Nice work. [His mouth tilts crookedly.] Just don't make a habit of it, all right? You scared the hell out of me this morning.
[He settles Bel's hand back down to the bed, covering Bel's other hand with his own, Bel's pressed between. At least it's not both Bel's hands, Gregor reflects wryly, but the gesture is comforting to him all the same, even if Bel is the one person on this ship who would know exactly what a direct order from him meant and yet still not be honor-bound to carry it out--not that Gregor expects ordering Bel to keep out of trouble would work any better than it does with Miles, but the thought is there. He sighs in an odd mix of emotion, the primary being relief.]
I prefer you in one piece, understood? Just do keep it in mind.
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Date: 2016-01-20 04:50 am (UTC)[He settles Bel's hand back down to the bed, covering Bel's other hand with his own, Bel's pressed between. At least it's not both Bel's hands, Gregor reflects wryly, but the gesture is comforting to him all the same, even if Bel is the one person on this ship who would know exactly what a direct order from him meant and yet still not be honor-bound to carry it out--not that Gregor expects ordering Bel to keep out of trouble would work any better than it does with Miles, but the thought is there. He sighs in an odd mix of emotion, the primary being relief.]
I prefer you in one piece, understood? Just do keep it in mind.