Fics like we're finally landing

Beside her, Ezra nudged her gently. “Won’t be an easy life.” “I know.” “Lots of salvaging, foraging - You’ll be learnin’ to survive.” Cee inhaled sharply. I’m not helpless, she wanted to tell him, but was that true? It felt like everything she had learned from her father hadn’t helped when it really mattered, but then again, herself and Ezra were only alive because of her, though she would never boast about it, especially because of her partner’s permanent disabilities, a direct result of her actions. “We can’t stay here,” she spoke eventually. “I’ll learn. I promise.” Ezra smiled sweetly, his dark brown eyes searching hers. “ ‘Atta girl. I wouldn’t have any other alongside me. You’re exceptional, birdie. We’ll do well for ourselves out there.” “Foraging and salvaging.” Cee repeated, looking out the viewport at the starry night, the dancing lights coaxing her closer with their promise of adventure. Ezra cleared his throat, a goofy grin on his face. “And, of course, anything we procure - even split?” Cee turned and smiled back. “Of course.”

Fics like we're finally landing

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