[ Dorothy lifts an eyebrow and the horse suddenly shifts and stamps a foot, as though she's taken offense to something.
But then the horse resettles as Dorothy huffs out a sigh. He's probably not saying she's not competent enough to handle it on her own, as she has been. ]
Fine. I'll take care of Rupe and you can help me with the bandages.
[Evening comes before long. True to his word, Rufus waits at the first aid station, where he grabs the supplies necessary to dress Dorothy's stomach wound. The wolf sits beside him, opposite of the side Rupe usually would be.]
[ And true to her word-- Dorothy's taken Rupe to her room since then. The horse accompanies her, but opts to wait outside and when Dorothy enters, it's with a nod to the man and his wolf. ]
I have to say, I didn't think we'd be doing this again... though the situation is vastly different.
[And he's got one hand as opposed to two. The scales balance.]
Please sit down. This will be quick.
[Just like before, the wolf's tail thumps against the floor once. Rufus has gathered the supplies on a stand and waits for Dorothy to take a seat, so that he may begin.]
[ He's as brilliant a conversationalist as ever, though she'll keep that comment to herself. Dorothy spares the wolf a curious glance, but obeys and settles her crutches against the wall as she takes a seat. ]
Be gentle.
[ She can only spare him so many teasing comments. ]
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[ Let her rest. ]
Do you want me to take Rupe for the week, then? He's free to wander, but he can at least stay in my room at night.
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If you do, what should I do for you?
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I'm not offering because I want you to owe me anything. I just happen to be fond of him.
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I would prefer to exchange favors. What can I do for your time and lodging?
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[ He probably doesn't like the idea of owing anyone, whether it's true or not. ]
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[ Dorothy lifts an eyebrow and the horse suddenly shifts and stamps a foot, as though she's taken offense to something.
But then the horse resettles as Dorothy huffs out a sigh. He's probably not saying she's not competent enough to handle it on her own, as she has been. ]
Fine. I'll take care of Rupe and you can help me with the bandages.
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Thank you for your cooperation.
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[ Well. It's probably a rhetorical question. ]
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[The wolf's tail thumps once, then twice.]
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... Well, that's fair enough. [ It's not like she can blame him. ]
I suppose our relationship has been a series of exchanges, for the most part. But I do feel as though I'm getting the better part of the deal here.
[ She likes this standoffish little punk.
And Rupe, too. ]
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Changing the dressing every day will hone my ability to do so one-handed.
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Ah, I see. Training.
[ For some reason, Dorothy just sounds amused-- but then she shifts to her feet. ]
Would you like to start now, then?
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[This is the part of the bargain where she's on the receiving end. He'll start when she wants to start.]
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[ Listen, Rufus still gets a say in this. ]
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I will be at the first aid station.
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[ ... Yet again. But she offers her hand for a shake as she balances on her crutches. ]
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[ Which is just if we wanna timeskip we can-- ]
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I have to say, I didn't think we'd be doing this again... though the situation is vastly different.
[ She's not bleeding profusely, for starters. ]
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Please sit down. This will be quick.
[Just like before, the wolf's tail thumps against the floor once. Rufus has gathered the supplies on a stand and waits for Dorothy to take a seat, so that he may begin.]
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Be gentle.
[ She can only spare him so many teasing comments. ]
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