despite their relationship not being romantic anymore , he won't deny that Dina's grin still lifts his mood . as it would anyone ; she could light up a room if she pleased .
he shrugs of the compliment as well as the pat to his shoulder .
" thanks , Dina. 's just the Β»
a soft laugh , resisting the temptation to poke at the wound with a hand and choosing to instead fold his arms , keeping hands tucked away .
" thanks . who knows , maybe someone'll even think it's hot . "
a pause , humming . " probably gonna have to think of some way Β»
he gives a dry scoff . looking to her with a relaxed smile .
" 'm always gonna look like Hell now . "
he retorts , glancing down to follow the placement of her hand over her abdomen . he knows she's pregnant , Ellie told him . it's just the struggle of wondering whether Β»
he gives a chuckle at her joke , leaning against a wall with a sigh . he sees how her demeanour shifts at the mention of Seattle . internally cursing himself for bringing it up ; he should've known .
" that's good of her . she's got pretty big shoes to fill , "
Β»
he was only partly lying ; of course being shot in the head and on the brink of death affected him . it's be ludicrous to say it didn't .
but compared to her ? the toll Seattle took on Ellie and Tommy too ? compared to them , he / was / fine . and it was his job as Β»