regisauster.

_{He slowly nodded, deliberately taking his time to form his response. The implications of Sami’s statement needed no explanation, both men knew the nature of the situation when it came to their career, limits of the human body, being on the warpath of a man with hellish wrath, fighting for mere existence. “Doesn’t sound ridiculous at all. I’ve been in your exact position before. I’ve been that guy before, trust me, I know.” he said, patting his back before pulling his hand away. He motioned towards the exit as a knowing smirk started to crawl across his lips. “So how about you and I get outta here and try t’ enjoy your time before your next encounter - that is, if ya didn’t have any previous plans.”} 

               ^{A small chuckle has his smile RISE further and gives his shoulders a small SHAKE. there’s a pain on his side that has him sucking in a sharp breath and  includes a wince ( damaged ribs — healing, but still unpleasant )  but, still, he’s relaxing and smiling again in no time. After this. he’s USED to injuries. he used to have such CLEAN skin but, especially in the past few years, he’s made himself a COLLECTION of scars. it went to prove how often it happened. how things he would once see as major were now so EASILY overlooked. a broken rib? MINOR. He could fight through the pain if needed. he had ribs to spare.        “No, I don’t have any plans. We can do definitely do something to take my mind off of… all this.”         He waits a beat before the large smile takes over his face again. banter with her is an EASE that he is grateful for. its always relaxing to him to find someone so charming to talk to.}