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[almosthonorable]

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[ an out-of-body experience ]


Dan had been damn good to Ben's body; Ben's clean, his stomach is full, and his head feels clearer than it has in a while.

The Lieutenant's presence in the bar makes it all that much sweeter.

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[almosthonorable]

"Maybe it's both."

His smile doesn't soften, but his eyes do.

"You been all right out there?"

[aimedforthemoon]

"Just fine. Busy. But, it's...it's good, being so. Even if it is fighting."

[almosthonorable]

"Well."

He's smiling, but it's shaded with something he doesn't care to analyze at the moment.

"As long as you're winnin', Lieutenant."

[aimedforthemoon]

"I think we are. At least, we do not seem to be losing."

[almosthonorable]

"Which is good to hear."

He studies her, fondness clear in his eyes.

"But right now, I'm more interested in you -- just you -- on the whole."