[It was a coping mechanism, but it was also a habit born of many years of bad decisions. He smiled in amusement at her remark as he pulled one out for himself.]
Yeah, yeah. Whatever. At least it's not in the house.
[He regarded her for a beat, remembering the quiet companionship he and Jigen shared when they were in sync. Neither needed to say anything--just offer a cigarette and brotherly support.
...
He missed the cynical gunman.
Lupin held out the pack toward her the same way another would offer a hand. It was an open gesture that was simplistic enough that it hid nothing.]
[Action, July 27]
Yeah, yeah. Whatever. At least it's not in the house.
[He regarded her for a beat, remembering the quiet companionship he and Jigen shared when they were in sync. Neither needed to say anything--just offer a cigarette and brotherly support.
...
He missed the cynical gunman.
Lupin held out the pack toward her the same way another would offer a hand. It was an open gesture that was simplistic enough that it hid nothing.]
Want one?