[While he has absolutely no intention of letting her fall, he doubts she'd trust him not to at this point. Besides, he's pretty sure he can manage this pretty well without having to put her out of her way too much.
Although, yes, it does mean trusting her not to let him go. After everything else lately, it would probably serve him right. But he also knows she's an X-Man, and not the sort who would let him fall to a watery grave. She's a better person than she gives herself credit for.
Maybe he does trust her more than he should. But he's willing to take that gamble.
A faint smile twitches at one corner of his mouth.]
[ action, July 30th ]
Although, yes, it does mean trusting her not to let him go. After everything else lately, it would probably serve him right. But he also knows she's an X-Man, and not the sort who would let him fall to a watery grave. She's a better person than she gives herself credit for.
Maybe he does trust her more than he should. But he's willing to take that gamble.
A faint smile twitches at one corner of his mouth.]
'Course I am.