[He looks at her silently at her initial retort. Of course Rip is used to being in the presence of those who don't understand the way he considers Gideon, and just how real she truly is to him. Many Time Masters felt that way themselves, viewing their AIs as tools rather than partners, another part of the ship they were assigned to captain.
But Rip had gained a reputation among them for being unexpected--one that stood well-earned for a number of reasons.
Peggy continues on, and Rip recognizes her attempt for what it is. Perhaps not comfort, exactly, but the logical reminder of the truth of their situation. And she isn't wrong; very few can likely truly say they benefit from being present within this world.
He knows all this, and more. Gideon had confessed difficulty adjusting to her circumstances within Wonderland; in their world, she once more as she should be, rather than walking about as Rip has often imagined she might appear were she made manifest.]
The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief. [To find goodness in the tragedy that is Wonderland: Rip has come to believe that if they have but one power over this place, that might be it. And isn't that why his Wednesdays are filled as they are? He can endure this place and it's losses; he's known such hardship before.
Better for them all to be sent home, he thinks, even as he stretches out a hand to brush aside an errant lock of Peggy's hair.]
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But Rip had gained a reputation among them for being unexpected--one that stood well-earned for a number of reasons.
Peggy continues on, and Rip recognizes her attempt for what it is. Perhaps not comfort, exactly, but the logical reminder of the truth of their situation. And she isn't wrong; very few can likely truly say they benefit from being present within this world.
He knows all this, and more. Gideon had confessed difficulty adjusting to her circumstances within Wonderland; in their world, she once more as she should be, rather than walking about as Rip has often imagined she might appear were she made manifest.]
The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief. [To find goodness in the tragedy that is Wonderland: Rip has come to believe that if they have but one power over this place, that might be it. And isn't that why his Wednesdays are filled as they are? He can endure this place and it's losses; he's known such hardship before.
Better for them all to be sent home, he thinks, even as he stretches out a hand to brush aside an errant lock of Peggy's hair.]