[Well... that's a reaction all right. Not what he expected, but not unpleasant, either. He grins wider. The image falls more into focus. The Black Lion, in all its glory, massive, ancient. This thing choosing him, deciding to work with him. Their flight together over empty desert, pulling out of freefall together.]
[A partner.]
[His eyes are closed, there. For that memory. Clear and fond -- closer than anything. It's something he's held dear for a long time now.]
Man, I've wondered that too. Sorry, I don't have a good answer -- I'm not sure if anyone really knows.
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[Well... that's a reaction all right. Not what he expected, but not unpleasant, either. He grins wider. The image falls more into focus. The Black Lion, in all its glory, massive, ancient. This thing choosing him, deciding to work with him. Their flight together over empty desert, pulling out of freefall together.]
[A partner.]
[His eyes are closed, there. For that memory. Clear and fond -- closer than anything. It's something he's held dear for a long time now.]
Man, I've wondered that too. Sorry, I don't have a good answer -- I'm not sure if anyone really knows.