[it's a huge decision, and she doesn't blame him for needing the time to think about it. her own engine being gone was important because she was going to combust, if it wasn't replaced, but still. there's limits, now. karlach gave up a bit of indestructibility, a bit of a machine that allowed her to destroy anything in her path. it wasn't always bad. mostly bad, but.
she doesn't think it'll stop her much. protecting people has always been her thing, even before she got her heart pulled out of her chest. a life spent with someone - boothill, hopefully - could have so much to it. a home, a place to settle down, and the freedom to pick their battles. it's something she wants to take time with.
both of them can. they've got to even get out of here alive, to start.
so - when he leans forward and closes his eyes, she noses at him, and lets her content and - more importantly, her hope for the future - wash over them both.]
Yeah. Together. I got it. [agreed.] You let me know, soldier. Whatever you want, we'll find it.
[there's relief, in that. not having to be alone.]
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she doesn't think it'll stop her much. protecting people has always been her thing, even before she got her heart pulled out of her chest. a life spent with someone - boothill, hopefully - could have so much to it. a home, a place to settle down, and the freedom to pick their battles. it's something she wants to take time with.
both of them can. they've got to even get out of here alive, to start.
so - when he leans forward and closes his eyes, she noses at him, and lets her content and - more importantly, her hope for the future - wash over them both.]
Yeah. Together. I got it. [agreed.] You let me know, soldier. Whatever you want, we'll find it.
[there's relief, in that. not having to be alone.]