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[blinks, considering, then honest:]
How could it not? We may not be able to mark each shift in each other, but I am certain that you and I have changed, at least.
How could it not? We may not be able to mark each shift in each other, but I am certain that you and I have changed, at least.
Oh yes. I'm aware of our own changes, but - - the young king's guard always seemed quite attached to him.
And in my version of events, I was essentially the reason for his death. I cannot imagine he will be pleased upon recalling this.
And in my version of events, I was essentially the reason for his death. I cannot imagine he will be pleased upon recalling this.
And I am less committed than them?
No, you were not. The Blade Keeper decided that end, and I will hold no other responsible nor suffer anyone to believe otherwise.
No, you were not. The Blade Keeper decided that end, and I will hold no other responsible nor suffer anyone to believe otherwise.
You are committed, but you seek to understand where he may be more reluctant to.
[ he sighs, swirling a glass in his hand. ]
Though I suppose I should not assume.
[ he sighs, swirling a glass in his hand. ]
Though I suppose I should not assume.
[ . . . reaching to touch his wrist, a familiar gesture, but without any power behind it]
Do my efforts hold any meaning for you? Truly?
Do my efforts hold any meaning for you? Truly?
[ his hand stops - - not pulling her way hut his lips purse as if displeased. ]
I'm afraid you will have to specify.
I'm afraid you will have to specify.
Am I still a tool or puppet? Or do I hold some meaning as a person?
If you are a tool you've rather lost your use here.
[ it's not a very subtle attempt to dodge the question. ]
[ it's not a very subtle attempt to dodge the question. ]
[that's cute, granpa uncle . . . but glancing down as she processes that, touched a bit?]
Of course. —Thank you.
Of course. —Thank you.
[ casually tries to pull his arm away ]
I hardly see the need for thanks.
I hardly see the need for thanks.
[taking her hand back, never happened]
Yes, I have been told I am too forthcoming with them. I also believe that I have taken enough of your time.
Yes, I have been told I am too forthcoming with them. I also believe that I have taken enough of your time.
[ tips his head ]
I am grateful we had a chance to speak on this matter, if nothing else.
I am grateful we had a chance to speak on this matter, if nothing else.
[still so annoyed, still so tired, stop being cute]
In some small part, I am as well. If you'll excuse me . . .
[going to get up to go]
In some small part, I am as well. If you'll excuse me . . .
[going to get up to go]
[ there's a lazy wave but he doesn't make a move to escort her out ]
[from here]
[There is a lot of giggles and quick kisses snuck in while making their way to the dorm. When they arrive, it doesn't take long for the pink promise to be realized: Things certainly will be spicy.]
[There is a lot of giggles and quick kisses snuck in while making their way to the dorm. When they arrive, it doesn't take long for the pink promise to be realized: Things certainly will be spicy.]
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[Once they're at the dorm and behind the privacy of her door, it's a little hard to remain on his best behavior. The spicy candy does seem to pack a bit of a punch, doesn't it. He's kicking off his shoes as soon as the door is closed.]
They didn't really need us back there anyway.
They didn't really need us back there anyway.
No, they did not. I have never once tried to win one of those games, and I do not regret that choice.
[Carefully, she takes his hands as she walks back towards the bed before switching their positions, guiding him to sit.]
[Carefully, she takes his hands as she walks back towards the bed before switching their positions, guiding him to sit.]
Not even a little?
[He was asking it to be humorous but then he begins thinking immediately of a certain game where she died. Going to put that out of his mind for now.]
[He was asking it to be humorous but then he begins thinking immediately of a certain game where she died. Going to put that out of his mind for now.]
Intimacy should not be traded or judged for the entertainment of others.
That's fair.
[Resting his hands on her waist and tugging her towards him.]
I don't like sharing you with the audience either.
[Resting his hands on her waist and tugging her towards him.]
I don't like sharing you with the audience either.
[draping her arms over his shoulders, sliding in between his legs]
Likewise. Also, this saves us both from those trying to kiss everyone here.
Likewise. Also, this saves us both from those trying to kiss everyone here.
[It's really nice hearing that she doesn't want to share him with other people.]
Yeah, I'll admit that kind of thing made me nervous. As far as I could tell everyone seemed to be kissing hands and cheeks more than anything else.
Yeah, I'll admit that kind of thing made me nervous. As far as I could tell everyone seemed to be kissing hands and cheeks more than anything else.
So far, but you can not be certain how these situations will evolve . . .
[And that's enough talking for now. She will lean down to resume kissing with a slight hum.]
[And that's enough talking for now. She will lean down to resume kissing with a slight hum.]
[Someone has left a festive wrapped package in your team drop box. The tag, in Hurricane's sloppy handwriting, is addressed to you by name, and it reads: "Happy holidays!" There is also a container of hand-made caramels.]
[Inside the package is a tea kit.]
[Inside the package is a tea kit.]
[Someone has left a box in your team dropbox, addressed to you by name. The box is small and wrapped in blue paper. It also has a small card taped to it, a note written in neat letters.
I promised when we were children that I would never let you down. I hope you see this as an affirmation of that promise. We haven't really talked about the engagement, but just being beside you is more than enough. You're my best friend and I want to make you happy always.
- Noctis
Inside the box, is a ring.]
I promised when we were children that I would never let you down. I hope you see this as an affirmation of that promise. We haven't really talked about the engagement, but just being beside you is more than enough. You're my best friend and I want to make you happy always.
- Noctis
Inside the box, is a ring.]
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