Is stagnant bad? Maybe the water is better than you think.
[ he's kidding. he gets the importance of moving on. especially in this place in which seems to both question them and beckon them to move forward at all times.
he dusts himself off exaggeratedly like he's still offended at being pulled down, but nothing in his voice seems to be very accusatory in spite of it. ]
[ he places the seashell carefully in the palm of her hand, holding the back of her hand lightly as he does. ]
You're so generous today. Looks like I'm also pretty lucky.
[ a smile though as he settles into one of the pillows. ]
But, I wasn't lying. They say seashells serve a variety of purposes. Including, celebrations, decorative pieces, and even consolation to those who are grieving. So make sure to take good care of it.
[ being so cozy and comfortable among all the pillows does have her in a better mood to be gracious. she curls her fingers around the seashell once it's placed in her hand. ]
I didn't think you were lying. [ a beat. ] At least, you seem more sincere when it comes to anything that has ties to the sea.
[ maybe it's the atmosphere here, but he doesn't stray very far. leaning close to her as if to study her expression. ] Then in what moments are you the most sincere, I wonder?
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[ her confidence even in the face of a stranger assessing her probably speaks volumes not just to her composure, but to her experiences. he gives a small smile. ]
Then, maybe... in times where you're not around so many eyes?
[ in moments where she may not have had to be so guarded... ]
[ he creates a small flame at the tip of his fingers and blows it in her direction... because he's annoying. but it is warm and illuminates the space around them for a second. ]
Though, you can also use their misunderstandings to your advantage.
Hmm... I wonder. What do you think? Maybe I wanted people to feel guilty for thinking the worst of me, or maybe I wanted someone to feel betrayed by someone they thought loved them, or maybe it was a way to distract people from noticing something...
Or maybe I needed to cultivate loyalty. Or maybe I wanted to mask what I was truly feeling.
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[ she lets him go once he's down although she thought he'd try to dodge or resist her.
she would prefer to strike the cake lab experience out of all their memories. ]
No risk, no reward.
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[ he's kidding. he gets the importance of moving on. especially in this place in which seems to both question them and beckon them to move forward at all times.
he dusts himself off exaggeratedly like he's still offended at being pulled down, but nothing in his voice seems to be very accusatory in spite of it. ]
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[ she raises her eyebrows at him before she adjusts a pillow under her head. she reaches for another pillow to toss at his head.
it's not a hard or very precise throw. ]
If your stagnant waters could drown your target, it'd have its uses.
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he's ready for. he catches it, before giving her a mildly smug look. sorry medea... ]
Now who's the one being dramatic? I barely sat down and you're already thinking about drowning someone?
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I'll ignore your weak jests next time. Lie down.
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he does settle down and his expression does even out. ]
You're so bossy. [ but, in spite of his "complaints," he does lay back.
... and it feels oddly good. ]
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[ says who? ]
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[ turning to look at her. :) ]
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[ she meets his gaze with a smile. does he want to make a deal? even as a joke? :) ]
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one seashell. ]
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Tell me how that's worth what I would give you.
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[ ... ] And it's a piece of home. Think it's valuable enough to change your mind for an hour or two, yeah?
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I'll agree to these terms.
[ she doesn't have a connection to home like he seems to, but if he went so far as to phrase it like that... ]
One time veto.
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You're so generous today. Looks like I'm also pretty lucky.
[ a smile though as he settles into one of the pillows. ]
But, I wasn't lying. They say seashells serve a variety of purposes. Including, celebrations, decorative pieces, and even consolation to those who are grieving. So make sure to take good care of it.
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I didn't think you were lying. [ a beat. ] At least, you seem more sincere when it comes to anything that has ties to the sea.
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[ maybe it's the atmosphere here, but he doesn't stray very far. leaning close to her as if to study her expression. ] Then in what moments are you the most sincere, I wonder?
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[ she doesn't move away, and she doesn't shy away from being examined. ]
I'll leave you to form your own conclusions. You've seen enough of my memories.
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[ her confidence even in the face of a stranger assessing her probably speaks volumes not just to her composure, but to her experiences. he gives a small smile. ]
Then, maybe... in times where you're not around so many eyes?
[ in moments where she may not have had to be so guarded... ]
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Sharing if I care in front of others is fatal.
[ but is it an act or insincere if that's become who she is? ]
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[ he creates a small flame at the tip of his fingers and blows it in her direction... because he's annoying. but it is warm and illuminates the space around them for a second. ]
Though, you can also use their misunderstandings to your advantage.
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I have feigned affections before. People were so quick to believe I was a seductress.
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[ ... ]
What circumstances would need you to fake them?
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Or maybe I needed to cultivate loyalty. Or maybe I wanted to mask what I was truly feeling.