wrapped up in some powdered wool
She's got Eunie's attention now.
(Her eyes are so fast, and deep. So safe.)
Better make it count.
"No matter how many times I do something to make you question my sanity, and all, you never try to change me. You say I'm crazy, and you really mean it, yet you really mean that it's my own life, too."
Do I want you to try?
"I heard tell that's called agency. And maybe something like..."
"Yes?"
"...nothin'. Maturity, that's all."
"Maturity...a new thing, for us soldiers."
"I'll say."
"Hey!"
"It's support, that's all. Not attackin'. Not defendin'. Just support."