[ Will doesn't allow the way he holds himself to change with relief. He can feel the importance of stance to this man, and while Will does not often seek to unveil himself, he remains stood in the way of a calm, patient predator.
He isn't entirely certain if Carver is talking about the Valley of Death, or if Carver is referring to an actual geographical location. But Will knows enough of what soldiers face, to recognize that the two might not be mutually exclusive. In which case, Carver is once again, correct in his assumption.
Will hasn't just walked the Valley of Death; he bought property there.
What's important in this moment, is the de-escalation of the situation. Will has been threatened so many times in his life, he does not take the words personally. Where Hannibal might have decided that Carver was being rude, Will is inclined to let this be settled between them here and now.
He gives a slight tip of his head, acknowledging the respect and offering respect in return. Sometimes, when you put predators in close quarters, the best you can hope for is mutual respect and civility. ]
Once you cross the threshold to the Valley, it marks you for eternity. [ Whisper soft words, and not a lie. He is speaking of the Valley of Death, not trying to claim any further kinship with Carver. ]
I have no reason, or gain, in coming for you. [ He says softly. Yes, yes, he listened to Aurora's explanation about why he's here, but quite honestly? Will's yet to decide whether or not his world is worth the fight. After all, his last clear memory was of being at peace with to the choice to self-select out of that world. ] But I hear your words.
[ The way he rolls the word here loads it with an expression of respect in return. Will genuinely does not see any benefit to antagonizing this man.
As Carver steps back, Will straightens. He does not step back, but he straightens his shoulders, respecting the larger man's space, while still adopting an air of authority. ]
I am going to find a clean shirt, and then see about familiarizing myself with ... [ what the hell should he call this place? Deciding he's too tired to come up with a good description, he makes a vague gesture with his hand.
His words are dual purpose. If Carver wishes to come along, share in the exploration of this unknown reality with someone in the same boat? Will's fine with that. If Carver wishes to go about his own exploration? That's also good.
But no way in HELL is Will turning his back on this man. That would just be stupid. ]
cw: Reference to canon, implied suicide
He isn't entirely certain if Carver is talking about the Valley of Death, or if Carver is referring to an actual geographical location. But Will knows enough of what soldiers face, to recognize that the two might not be mutually exclusive. In which case, Carver is once again, correct in his assumption.
Will hasn't just walked the Valley of Death; he bought property there.
What's important in this moment, is the de-escalation of the situation. Will has been threatened so many times in his life, he does not take the words personally. Where Hannibal might have decided that Carver was being rude, Will is inclined to let this be settled between them here and now.
He gives a slight tip of his head, acknowledging the respect and offering respect in return. Sometimes, when you put predators in close quarters, the best you can hope for is mutual respect and civility. ]
Once you cross the threshold to the Valley, it marks you for eternity. [ Whisper soft words, and not a lie. He is speaking of the Valley of Death, not trying to claim any further kinship with Carver. ]
I have no reason, or gain, in coming for you. [ He says softly. Yes, yes, he listened to Aurora's explanation about why he's here, but quite honestly? Will's yet to decide whether or not his world is worth the fight. After all, his last clear memory was of being at peace with to the choice to self-select out of that world. ] But I hear your words.
[ The way he rolls the word here loads it with an expression of respect in return. Will genuinely does not see any benefit to antagonizing this man.
As Carver steps back, Will straightens. He does not step back, but he straightens his shoulders, respecting the larger man's space, while still adopting an air of authority. ]
I am going to find a clean shirt, and then see about familiarizing myself with ... [ what the hell should he call this place? Deciding he's too tired to come up with a good description, he makes a vague gesture with his hand.
His words are dual purpose. If Carver wishes to come along, share in the exploration of this unknown reality with someone in the same boat? Will's fine with that. If Carver wishes to go about his own exploration? That's also good.
But no way in HELL is Will turning his back on this man. That would just be stupid. ]