[... It sinks in to Chell that Jack was never really unarmed when she thought he was, and could have done... That, at any time.
... But then again, if Chell had whatever ability that was, or any other, she'd keep it armed, especially when dealing with new people or new surroundings.
... Besides, it was like her knee replacements - he couldn't help having them, they were just there. She'd just have to... trust... that he wouldn't hurt her. He seemed - all right, so far. He was human, he was a person, he didn't talk about tests or science, and had pretty reasonable reactions considering.]
[... Third time's the charm?]
[slowly - awkwardly, even - the corner of Chell's mouth twitches upwards a little. C'mon... a little more... a little more - there. A smile.]
'though she's *not standing slackjawed', dammit grammar!
... But then again, if Chell had whatever ability that was, or any other, she'd keep it armed, especially when dealing with new people or new surroundings.
... Besides, it was like her knee replacements - he couldn't help having them, they were just there. She'd just have to... trust... that he wouldn't hurt her. He seemed - all right, so far. He was human, he was a person, he didn't talk about tests or science, and had pretty reasonable reactions considering.]
[... Third time's the charm?]
[slowly - awkwardly, even - the corner of Chell's mouth twitches upwards a little. C'mon... a little more... a little more - there. A smile.]
... Didn't expect that.