[He laughs softly, shaking his head slightly. He's serious. They already were connected by friendship and gratitude after she'd saved his life, but this just strengthened it.]
Thank you. [He smiled honestly.] When I fell into that river, I didn't realize what a friend I'd be making.
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Thank you. [He smiled honestly.] When I fell into that river, I didn't realize what a friend I'd be making.