[ She is still very much like a flighty bird; still trying to gauge whether approaching closer is safe or not. But she does seem to be slowly easing up...
Especially since she seems so willing to get huffy at him, giving a little shake of her head when she takes a look at one of the clams. He is right though, the color is pretty and it's enough to get her pout to deflate. Just a little. ]
But did you have to buy so much... [ She'll gently lift the one she's been looking at, tilting it left and right as the sunlight reflects off it; quietly admiring how the color shifts. ]
I'll need them to get the right color. Last time it took me about 10,000 clams?
[ he tilts his chin slightly as he seems to be mulling over his own words, as if verifying the veracity of his ballpark number. that said, he does notice the way she's admiring the color, and takes that as a sign of her easing up a little. ]
Are you asking because you really don't know? [ he comes close to her, just enough for him press a finger on her forehead. ] But, just telling you is boooring.
[ That's a Concerning volume of clams. But it's enough to get her eyes to flicker over to him, head tilting with a quizzical slant of her lips. And that also means the press of his finger to her forehead is a direct hit; a little chirp of surprise escaping her. There's no pulling away though, and she gently bumps her head against his finger in response. ]
Maybe I want to hear you actually say it. [ But since he's not going to tell her... ]
[ the way she displays her little hint of surprise gets him to laugh. it's a light an airy sound, before he seems to move on just as swiftly. he gently seems to think on it, before he gives a nod. ]
Suuure, but let's say you only get one try. If you get it on the first shot, I'll grant you any wish. If you don't then... [ he makes a pinching gesture like he's going to pinch her cheek. ] you grant mine.
[ Even if she does huff a little in response, it is... nice, hearing him laugh. And knowing that she was the cause of it. ]
Alright, deal. But if I only get one guess, I should get one hint too. [ There's a lean back in response to the pinching, a hand reaching up to press a finger against his cheek in retaliation. ]
You're pretty greedy, huh? The seagulls have nothing on you.
[ he says with a quirk of his brow, though the soft undertone does make it clear that he's pretty endeared to it, anyway. ] As for a hint—
—it's someone you should know very well. She's strong, resilient, and also a lot of fun. Since it's someone fitting for this color, obviously she's pretty, too. [ he looks at her the entire time he speaks, an obvious sparkle in his gaze as he does. ]
And that description... Maybe it says a lot about her that she is, for a good moment, genuinely confused; head tilting like a curious bird. Then she hums, leaning back and folding her arms over her chest, her brows furrowing as if deep in thought. ]
Hmmmmmmm... [ Cue exaggerated thinking noises. ] Should I know her, that doesn't ring any bells...
[ he says quietly. he isn't sure if this is more of criticism to himself, or her. he seems to stare at her for a few moments, before shaking it off. ] You're kidding, right? I like made it soooo easy for you.
[ She stares back at him, expression unflinching and unchanging, before she lets out a quiet snort. That quickly trails off into giggles at his reaction, the sound muffled as she brings a hand up in a vain attempt to hide her smile. ]
Not kidding at all, I can only wonder who you mean.
[ She says, knowing exactly who he's talking about. ]
he hears her giggles, and he can't help but to push his lips out in a slight pout. one that dissipates as quickly as it appears, before he reaches back out to pinch her cheeks for real. or at least there's a strong attempt as oppose his idle threat from earlier. ]
You know what happens to cuties who make too many jokes, don't you?
[ The sight of that pout only makes her giggle all the more, though the sound quickly trails off into a whine when the cheek pinch is successful. There's no fighting it though, allowing him to pinch at the skin for as long as he wants - she still sounds a little too pleased with herself either way. ]
Besides pinch them on the cheeks? [ And even now she's still smiling a little. ] Or should I be worried about something else?
[ considering her tone, he really shouldn't let go.
but, he does release it. ] But, first things first. [ he does grab a shrimp this time, he peels it between his fingers before holding it out for her to eat. ] We should fill these cheeks up to make pinching them easier.
[ Oh, she has been freed. And is now being offered a shrimp.
It's something she considers for a moment, mentally rotating through options, before leaning in to take the shrimp from his fingers - mindfully that she doesn't actually bite him. She has some sharp teeth. ]
[ he watches the way the shrimp slips into her mouth, and he does notice the way she avoids biting his fingers, and it does get a small chuckle from him. ]
Good, I was worried if you had that I would be next on the menu.
[ teasing. he knows she has no interest in eating him. probably. ]
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Especially since she seems so willing to get huffy at him, giving a little shake of her head when she takes a look at one of the clams. He is right though, the color is pretty and it's enough to get her pout to deflate. Just a little. ]
But did you have to buy so much... [ She'll gently lift the one she's been looking at, tilting it left and right as the sunlight reflects off it; quietly admiring how the color shifts. ]
And who would that certain someone be?
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[ he tilts his chin slightly as he seems to be mulling over his own words, as if verifying the veracity of his ballpark number. that said, he does notice the way she's admiring the color, and takes that as a sign of her easing up a little. ]
Are you asking because you really don't know? [ he comes close to her, just enough for him press a finger on her forehead. ] But, just telling you is boooring.
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[ That's a Concerning volume of clams. But it's enough to get her eyes to flicker over to him, head tilting with a quizzical slant of her lips. And that also means the press of his finger to her forehead is a direct hit; a little chirp of surprise escaping her. There's no pulling away though, and she gently bumps her head against his finger in response. ]
Maybe I want to hear you actually say it. [ But since he's not going to tell her... ]
But fine, fine. Should I guess?
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Suuure, but let's say you only get one try. If you get it on the first shot, I'll grant you any wish. If you don't then... [ he makes a pinching gesture like he's going to pinch her cheek. ] you grant mine.
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Alright, deal. But if I only get one guess, I should get one hint too. [ There's a lean back in response to the pinching, a hand reaching up to press a finger against his cheek in retaliation. ]
So, give me a hint.
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[ he says with a quirk of his brow, though the soft undertone does make it clear that he's pretty endeared to it, anyway. ] As for a hint—
—it's someone you should know very well. She's strong, resilient, and also a lot of fun. Since it's someone fitting for this color, obviously she's pretty, too. [ he looks at her the entire time he speaks, an obvious sparkle in his gaze as he does. ]
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[ Not denying the greedy allegations though.
And that description... Maybe it says a lot about her that she is, for a good moment, genuinely confused; head tilting like a curious bird. Then she hums, leaning back and folding her arms over her chest, her brows furrowing as if deep in thought. ]
Hmmmmmmm... [ Cue exaggerated thinking noises. ] Should I know her, that doesn't ring any bells...
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[ he says quietly. he isn't sure if this is more of criticism to himself, or her. he seems to stare at her for a few moments, before shaking it off. ] You're kidding, right? I like made it soooo easy for you.
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Not kidding at all, I can only wonder who you mean.
[ She says, knowing exactly who he's talking about. ]
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he hears her giggles, and he can't help but to push his lips out in a slight pout. one that dissipates as quickly as it appears, before he reaches back out to pinch her cheeks for real. or at least there's a strong attempt as oppose his idle threat from earlier. ]
You know what happens to cuties who make too many jokes, don't you?
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Besides pinch them on the cheeks? [ And even now she's still smiling a little. ] Or should I be worried about something else?
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[ considering her tone, he really shouldn't let go.
but, he does release it. ] But, first things first. [ he does grab a shrimp this time, he peels it between his fingers before holding it out for her to eat. ] We should fill these cheeks up to make pinching them easier.
slowly drags myself back in...
It's something she considers for a moment, mentally rotating through options, before leaning in to take the shrimp from his fingers - mindfully that she doesn't actually bite him. She has some sharp teeth. ]
If you're gonna feed me, I won't argue with that.
sorry i am late...
Good, I was worried if you had that I would be next on the menu.
[ teasing. he knows she has no interest in eating him. probably. ]