His thumb runs briefly along the bend of her wrist, the base of her thumb, in a silent expression of gratitude. Ellis does not make any move to separate, even as they clear the bottom step.
They can return to their usual habit. (If anything that came out of illness and pain can be called a habit.) But Ellis already knows he'll be fond of her reading, just as he tends to be fond of Wysteria's approach to most activities. Even if this particular exercise turns into Wysteria's opinions on whatever verse she chooses, it would still be pleasant to spend time listening to her.
But he is spared trying to pare this sentiment down by the tacit request she follows her agreement with.
"I'll have the time to spare. What are you thinking of?"
The gun, perhaps. He's already promised himself to it, and it would be easy enough to give her whatever assistance she needs in the midst of whatever other duties have been assigned to him.
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They can return to their usual habit. (If anything that came out of illness and pain can be called a habit.) But Ellis already knows he'll be fond of her reading, just as he tends to be fond of Wysteria's approach to most activities. Even if this particular exercise turns into Wysteria's opinions on whatever verse she chooses, it would still be pleasant to spend time listening to her.
But he is spared trying to pare this sentiment down by the tacit request she follows her agreement with.
"I'll have the time to spare. What are you thinking of?"
The gun, perhaps. He's already promised himself to it, and it would be easy enough to give her whatever assistance she needs in the midst of whatever other duties have been assigned to him.