Page 42 of Into the Fire: Before

Well, the slogan. One step at a time.

Brooks

Proud of you, sweetness.

Taryn

Quick, tell me how many lives you’ve saved today so I can be proud of you.

Brooks

Ahhhh *counts on fingers* EIGHTY THOUSAND.

Taryn

Wowwww very impressive. A whole third of the city you’ve saved today.

I am so damn proud.

Brooks

All in a day’s work, ma’am. I don’t do it for the accolades.

But yes keep accolading me.

Taryn

throws roses

tosses confetti

erects golden statue

;)

You’re both off Sunday, right?

Brooks

Why, thinking of rewarding my heroics?

Taryn

Or grabbing food. One or the other.

Brooks

POR QUE NO LOS DOS?

Taryn

We get to pick the place this time.

Brooks

Deal.

Meet at yours, eight?

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