[The smile is startling for its peculiar blinding quality, but Ben doesn't shy away; he is slightly more threatened by her clear intent as she extends her hand, but he's prepared for it. He came here to investigate. He knew the likely outcome.
Ben regards her silent offer curiously for several beats, but the bottom line is that this is his last major hurdle; this is one he can overcome once and for all, if he can only find out how. This is not warily marking Anya's hand on his arm the entire time, or being able to close the gap when he sees Alex holding to himself. This is being something more like normal.
Ben steps forward and, not without hesitation, reaches to accept her hand.]
I am familiar with training drills, ma'am. I would like to learn whatever you are willing to teach me.
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[The smile is startling for its peculiar blinding quality, but Ben doesn't shy away; he is slightly more threatened by her clear intent as she extends her hand, but he's prepared for it. He came here to investigate. He knew the likely outcome.
Ben regards her silent offer curiously for several beats, but the bottom line is that this is his last major hurdle; this is one he can overcome once and for all, if he can only find out how. This is not warily marking Anya's hand on his arm the entire time, or being able to close the gap when he sees Alex holding to himself. This is being something more like normal.
Ben steps forward and, not without hesitation, reaches to accept her hand.]
I am familiar with training drills, ma'am. I would like to learn whatever you are willing to teach me.