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[she’s startled by the voice and has to pause for a moment. she’s in a bit of a rush and hasn’t noticed that she’s lost part of what she was holding. it’s what happens when you’re responsible for your thoughts and someone else’s. still, she registers his words and sees him holding out a book and she almost swears as she takes it. mustn’t lose that.]
‘I…thank you! I would have been kicking myself all day if I’d lost that.’
Giving the beautiful woman a friendly nod, he steps back respectfully, hands grasped behind his back. “You’re welcome, Ma’am.” A grin spreads quickly as he adds, “Losing a book is a sad thing. I wouldn’t like to lose any of mine.” Before he could stop himself, the army doctor asked, “Can I help you carry anything? Or are you good now?”