Reveille’s audacious question sent a spark of irritation through him. It wasn’t because of her presumptuous nature to get under her skin, but because some part of him did wish for that. The last person he provided use for was Snoke, and Kylo served as nothing more than his puppet.
Did he just want proof that he wasn’t useless?
A low growl sounded deep in his throat, and his grip on her tightened somewhat. Not enough to leave a bruise, but just enough to show his strength and temper.
“And why do you continue to test your luck, even in situations where you know you can’t win?” His voice belied his emotions. It was steady and calm, while his mind wished to show her her place.
Reveille was weak. Helpless under him. But yet she continued to test his mercy.
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Lavinia wanted to do what she could to help reassure Armitage, but all she could do, while they sat and wait, was to provide silent comfort in a way that didn’t cross any boundaries either one had. So her hand returned to his after she sent the message, and after she stroked the cat once more, only separated by their respective gloves.
Would his fingers feel warm to the touch without the gloves on?
Why are you thinking about that.
“The position is definitely a whole lot riskier than my old one.” Which could be putting it lightly, but it was expected. One should not anticipate a sedentary desk job when working with the general, or, well, who was know the Supreme Leader. “But, I do wish to remain, if you feel like I deserve to do so.”
A part of her worried that he had only tolerated her and didn’t see any further use now that Kylo was out. But Armitage’s own hesitance gave her hope that he wondered the same thing.
Did he just want proof that he wasn’t useless?
A low growl sounded deep in his throat, and his grip on her tightened somewhat. Not enough to leave a bruise, but just enough to show his strength and temper.
“And why do you continue to test your luck, even in situations where you know you can’t win?” His voice belied his emotions. It was steady and calm, while his mind wished to show her her place.
Reveille was weak. Helpless under him. But yet she continued to test his mercy.
~~
Lavinia wanted to do what she could to help reassure Armitage, but all she could do, while they sat and wait, was to provide silent comfort in a way that didn’t cross any boundaries either one had. So her hand returned to his after she sent the message, and after she stroked the cat once more, only separated by their respective gloves.
Would his fingers feel warm to the touch without the gloves on?
Why are you thinking about that.
“The position is definitely a whole lot riskier than my old one.” Which could be putting it lightly, but it was expected. One should not anticipate a sedentary desk job when working with the general, or, well, who was know the Supreme Leader. “But, I do wish to remain, if you feel like I deserve to do so.”
A part of her worried that he had only tolerated her and didn’t see any further use now that Kylo was out. But Armitage’s own hesitance gave her hope that he wondered the same thing.