[She holds it the way he does, easily and accustomed, although it is a new experience for her. When she takes a drag she holds her breath for a second, forcing herself not to cough, before exhaling the smoke.] How do you do this?
[She meets his eyes as he talks, nodding occasionally, and as he finishes she reaches for his hand, intending to weave their fingers together.]
The Crusaders killed for the fun of it, Piper. So did knights. Cowboys, Indians, children; they all do it. It's nature. Stupid and natural, as so many things are.
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Date: 2014-07-26 08:18 am (UTC)[She meets his eyes as he talks, nodding occasionally, and as he finishes she reaches for his hand, intending to weave their fingers together.]
The Crusaders killed for the fun of it, Piper. So did knights. Cowboys, Indians, children; they all do it. It's nature. Stupid and natural, as so many things are.