[there's a small chuckle at her words before he glances back at her.]
I know, and it's appreciated. But I'll try to spare you from getting too bummed out.
[a slight joke—the kind he always does to try and redirect things. the walk from the elevator to the door to the outside isn't a long one, and when he opens it, there's a strong, cold blast of air. at this point he takes her hand again.]
All right, watch your step. The steps are carved in, so they might be a little slippery. But after that, we'll be at the top.
[although they're outside, the view out to the city is obscured by the thick trees and brush that hug and grow along the cliff's rocky slope. and although some of the lights and sounds from below could be faintly heard, it's rather quiet. and cooler, but not too cold that it would be unbearable.]
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I know, and it's appreciated. But I'll try to spare you from getting too bummed out.
[a slight joke—the kind he always does to try and redirect things. the walk from the elevator to the door to the outside isn't a long one, and when he opens it, there's a strong, cold blast of air. at this point he takes her hand again.]
All right, watch your step. The steps are carved in, so they might be a little slippery. But after that, we'll be at the top.
[although they're outside, the view out to the city is obscured by the thick trees and brush that hug and grow along the cliff's rocky slope. and although some of the lights and sounds from below could be faintly heard, it's rather quiet. and cooler, but not too cold that it would be unbearable.]