( fingers release and hover over, before returning to rest on its hip. a knowing expression settles on visage. ) if i were to grant you that i’m afraid you’ll double your efforts to get rid of it.
you’ll patch me up if i lose it, won’t you ? ( pause, eyes blinking down to oversee the movement —— toothy grin upturning his mouth. )
… you’d give me a new, shiny one ? ^^
( thought not possible, eyelid veiling its worn eye peels back slightly—— physique straightening. ) it’s hard to come across metal scraps . . resources better utilized for shelters.
i prefer you just the way you are. i guess you’ve made it this far without severe injuries. ( reaching forward, wooden prints brushing near where the other’s button is stitched. )
don’t go losing the other one.