Old Acquaintances and lost friends

[Bazza]

Evangeline sighs once again, unable to process the situation fast enough to produce any words of value.

Things are just as simple out here, if you wish them to be so. It also means you don't have to hurt or kill anyone unless you want to. You don't strike me as a heartless killer. For better or worse you're someone whose existence is worth saving.

You came here with orders to kill. I was able to make my own decision on whether I claimed a life and I chose not to.

She pauses again, thought evident on her face as she stared at nothing apparent.

You're really cute when you're asleep, you know that?

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