"I assumed as much" he said. "And I...understand." Sympathize was too strong a word.
A comfortable quiet settled between them a moment, both focused on the moonlit sky, the seemingly endless sea that surrounded them, and the soft continuous waves against the city.
"In fact, perhaps this is an opportune moment" he said looking to her. "We expected that your invitation here might not be permanent one. After what we have to do here is done, I will honor my word to you by dropping you off on an uninhabited but habitable place to live out the rest of your days on. But the last two weeks have presented another option that I will offer to you."
Even if Woolsey had said yes to let her stay, he doubted she'd feel comfortable being followed around all the time by a marine. He was used to it but her world was a different place regarding the military and she'd likely never settle in if tonight was any indication.
"My crew, at least, those who have been inoculated, have taken to you. A cook with long term experience is still needed on board, and you've proven yourself to be a good teacher." He said. "And in between dinner and the occasional spar, we can try to work out controlling your ability."
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A comfortable quiet settled between them a moment, both focused on the moonlit sky, the seemingly endless sea that surrounded them, and the soft continuous waves against the city.
"In fact, perhaps this is an opportune moment" he said looking to her. "We expected that your invitation here might not be permanent one. After what we have to do here is done, I will honor my word to you by dropping you off on an uninhabited but habitable place to live out the rest of your days on. But the last two weeks have presented another option that I will offer to you."
Even if Woolsey had said yes to let her stay, he doubted she'd feel comfortable being followed around all the time by a marine. He was used to it but her world was a different place regarding the military and she'd likely never settle in if tonight was any indication.
"My crew, at least, those who have been inoculated, have taken to you. A cook with long term experience is still needed on board, and you've proven yourself to be a good teacher." He said. "And in between dinner and the occasional spar, we can try to work out controlling your ability."