[ 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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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.