You can. [The tone is quiet but firm, cutting through fear and indecision like a hot blade through butter. Compelling. This is the Captain's voice; the voice his crew hear when the shit strikes the fan and panic sets in. The one that restores resolve.
The butt of his scabbard pushes up that branch to brush at the boy's toes. See? Not as far as you thought.]
Remember. If you fall, I'll catch you.
[There's nothing here to fear, young man. You have that safety net.
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The butt of his scabbard pushes up that branch to brush at the boy's toes. See? Not as far as you thought.]
Remember. If you fall, I'll catch you.
[There's nothing here to fear, young man. You have that safety net.
He promised didn't he?]