[ He's too wrapped up in his book to notice the approaching steps. Well - he was aware that there was someone there. People move in and out of the library after all, so Fedyor thinks nothing of it until he's addressed by name.
And the voice is unmistakable. Fedyor doesn't hesitate, he has enough years of responding to that voice that his body acts on muscle memory as he stands up quickly from his chair. ]
General Kirigan.
[ He stands like an attentive soldier, but his voice betrays the surprise he feels. Suddenly all the concerns he'd had come rushing back, and yet Fedyor can't deny there's some relief in this. A punishment for a failed mission is preferable to being alone in an unknown town. ]
I am glad to see you.
[ He can't quite help the way the edge of his mouth tries to turn up into a slight smile. ]
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And the voice is unmistakable. Fedyor doesn't hesitate, he has enough years of responding to that voice that his body acts on muscle memory as he stands up quickly from his chair. ]
General Kirigan.
[ He stands like an attentive soldier, but his voice betrays the surprise he feels. Suddenly all the concerns he'd had come rushing back, and yet Fedyor can't deny there's some relief in this. A punishment for a failed mission is preferable to being alone in an unknown town. ]
I am glad to see you.
[ He can't quite help the way the edge of his mouth tries to turn up into a slight smile. ]