[She gives him a firm look after out. Riley doesn't want to go there. It's already enough that the memory of Carly has to hold back that urge.] We can move...
[Riley corrects herself.] I can move if I actually wanted to. That's something.
Yeah, well, go ahead. No one's stoppin' you. I'll even offer to babysit.
[ whether they knew it or not, miller was watching after everyone in this room after the mass exodus to the planet. he's not about to leave anyone behind, not again. ]
[Riley gives him a onceover. God Maria and the boy would be so screwed if this guy was their protector.] Remind me to get you something sturdy if I do.
[ he snorts plainly at the dig, not concerned about what she thinks of him. it's typical of an earther, to insult a belter's physiology, the way it's different. that they can't sustain the things an earther can just by breathing. though he may oppose the extremists of his people, miller is a belter through and through. he's never denied it. ]
There you go. Because you're your own person, right? You make your own decisions. What, do you want a medal?
[ when miller levels her with his stare, he realizes his mistake. this woman isn't criticizing him, but herself. he sees something familiar in her he didn't pick up on before. ]
I'm more substantial than I look. [ at least, for a man with hollow bones. ]
[She lets it roll off her. Riley exists in a state of comfortable numbness. She doesn't need anyone to understand what she's saying or thinking for that matter. Still it's nice when he seems to get it. She might need that babysitter one day.] I guess I shouldn't talk. I didn't always look like this. It didn't hold me back when it counted.
[Taking out a corrupt cop with a metal object and a ton of anger was a fine moment for her. Truthfully she was only a little thicker than he was at the time.]
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[Riley corrects herself.] I can move if I actually wanted to. That's something.
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Yeah, well, go ahead. No one's stoppin' you. I'll even offer to babysit.
[ whether they knew it or not, miller was watching after everyone in this room after the mass exodus to the planet. he's not about to leave anyone behind, not again. ]
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[She tacks on:] I'm not really up for the waking.
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There you go. Because you're your own person, right? You make your own decisions. What, do you want a medal?
[ when miller levels her with his stare, he realizes his mistake. this woman isn't criticizing him, but herself. he sees something familiar in her he didn't pick up on before. ]
I'm more substantial than I look. [ at least, for a man with hollow bones. ]
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[Taking out a corrupt cop with a metal object and a ton of anger was a fine moment for her. Truthfully she was only a little thicker than he was at the time.]
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I'm pretty spry for a dead guy, so. [ he's doing just FINE thanks for asking!!!! ]