[he unconsciously flinches, just slightly, when Dirk reaches in his direction, but — no, he's. actually taking cans. he's doing exactly what he said he'd do. Dave won't let relief wash over him so easily, but it sure as hell is trying to.]
[he should at least say something, he thinks. or maybe start leading the way back to the observation deck, where he had intended to take the cans. you know, to avoid having the both of them stand around with armfuls of cans like goddamned idiots.]
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[he should at least say something, he thinks. or maybe start leading the way back to the observation deck, where he had intended to take the cans. you know, to avoid having the both of them stand around with armfuls of cans like goddamned idiots.]
[....]
Thanks. [it's a start.]