[ The assurance brings a small smile to Reiner's lips, corners quirking up as amusement breaks through shock. He shakes his head. ]
You wouldn't be a bother, Falco. I don't know you yet, but I'd like to. [ His voice softens a little more. ] You mean a lot to Gabi.
[ And anyone who means a lot to Gabi is important to Reiner by association. Even Levi qualifies—albeit only after Reiner determined Levi had Gabi's best interests at heart.
Gold eyes search Falco's face, half memorizing and half studying. Reiner could simply ask Falco for answers; but if Falco doesn't know them, would the questions reveal too much?
Later. Reiner can figure all of that out later. For now: ]
no subject
You wouldn't be a bother, Falco. I don't know you yet, but I'd like to. [ His voice softens a little more. ] You mean a lot to Gabi.
[ And anyone who means a lot to Gabi is important to Reiner by association. Even Levi qualifies—albeit only after Reiner determined Levi had Gabi's best interests at heart.
Gold eyes search Falco's face, half memorizing and half studying. Reiner could simply ask Falco for answers; but if Falco doesn't know them, would the questions reveal too much?
Later. Reiner can figure all of that out later. For now: ]
How are you settling in?