[ her sudden declaration surprises him. if anything, it's something he relates to all too well, and he can't deny the curve on his lips. he's not sure how much of it's filled with regret, irony, or anything else... but he does feel that touch of hope. ] I'm sure it will be.

After all, what you just described is a tale of a hero. I wouldn't expect anything less. Or more like I'd be in trouble otherwise. [ ... and his opinion was basically the same as it had always been: a life of a hero was the only one worth living. but, that said, he does pause at her words. his eyes looking up at the coop... that could have very well been anything. that's just how run-down it was. were they meant to fix it?

he supposed that was a problem for later, he comes up behind her. ] Hm... there's nothing in it now, but at least we know if we catch something, we could keep them safe in there.