[Sometimes he feels a little silly, giving people his hero name to call him in casual conversation; this is one of those times. But he's nothing if not devoted to keeping his real identity under wraps for as long as he can.]
And yeah, don't worry Lanie. [His voice grows considerably kind and quiet, as he turns his attention to the small child.] I'll be here the whole time, so you don't gotta be scared. Okay? I promise.
[She looks uncertain at first, but when she extends her pinky to him, he curls his own around hers and bobs it in confirmation. Pinky swear.]
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[Sometimes he feels a little silly, giving people his hero name to call him in casual conversation; this is one of those times. But he's nothing if not devoted to keeping his real identity under wraps for as long as he can.]
And yeah, don't worry Lanie. [His voice grows considerably kind and quiet, as he turns his attention to the small child.] I'll be here the whole time, so you don't gotta be scared. Okay? I promise.
[She looks uncertain at first, but when she extends her pinky to him, he curls his own around hers and bobs it in confirmation. Pinky swear.]