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[tenebraecious]

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[mind_blown]

Hey.

[he didn't respond directly-- but obviously, she saw his 'read' messages. He's still not entirely sure of what he wants to say, and what, if anything he wants. Maybe he was too aggressive right after the game-- after a whole day of being the opposite of aggressive for him- but. Maybe he should be clear.

But also, he definitely leans against the wall, shoving his hands in his pockets.]

[tenebraecious]

I was not certain that you would come . . . Thank you.

[mind_blown]

Nah, we said this evening right?

[he offers a slight grin]

I may not look it, but I try to keep my word.

[tenebraecious]

No, you look it as well, but you did not respond. I feared I had asked too much.

[mind_blown]

I’ll respond next time, if it’ll make you feel better.

[they really are dancing around this]

My brother already yelled at me about it. It’s just a bad habit.

[tenebraecious]

The next time we make an appointment to speak with each other once more?

[it's a joke, see, she can make a joke]

Ah, I see . . . I apologize for my remark, then. I did not mean to chastise you.

[mind_blown]

[he sees that joke.]

You didn't chastise me. Trust me. But yeah, I'll communicate more the next time we make a communication date.

[tenebraecious]

It would help . . .

[considering him, forcing herself to relax]

Jay, I do not know why you approached me, then. I believed that I did, but I realize I may not now.

[mind_blown]

... Yeah, let me level with you-- as plain as I can.

I wasn't expecting what happened. By all rights? I should have been pissed at you, but I wasn't. And I sure as hell wasn't expecting you to kiss back.

I just didn't know what was going on. That's all.

[tenebraecious]

[and she lasted about a minute for not keeping her hands together, slow as she holds a finger thoughtfully]

It was — Nice. To be kissed. I was unaware for a moment.

[mind_blown]

... That's why?

[he edges away from the wall, and closer to her.]

[tenebraecious]

[glancing at him then down again]

As far as I can discern. Does it trouble you?

[mind_blown]

No. It's just surprising.

[tenebraecious]

[genuinely surprised herself]

How so?

[mind_blown]

Well, there are a couple of reasons. Number one is, well. I'm kind of an asshole. You could do better.

But number two, I guess I thought that you had-- options?

[how does he explain this well...]

I guess... I don't think you'd have any trouble getting kissed-- even if you only wanted to be kissed by people who genuinely cared.

[tenebraecious]

[even while her cheeks are coloring, holding her hands firmly, no fidgeting]

I disagree, with how you view yourself and your assertion that you do not care. And whatever my options are, you were the first to attempt without invitation.

[mind_blown]

...

[he finally looks more firmly at her, offering something of a smile at that.]

You could probably be mad at me for that.

[and he edges slightly closer.]

[tenebraecious]

[staying firmly where she is, what are you going to do huh!!!!]

I am not. I was only uncertain of your reasons.

[mind_blown]

[he can be perfectly respectable!!! he just!! doesn't want to be so distant. when she's still charming him.]

... You ever get a dumb impulse? It's a little like that.

[tenebraecious]

Mine are only to scale buildings, wield spears, and clear an entire card of bingo. But I can understand the sentiment.

[mind_blown]

Weild spears?

[it's light when he asks-- but it's the only one he can't quite square with the rest.]

[tenebraecious]

Where I come from, it is dangerous to venture too far without the means to defend yourself. Someone saw that I was taught well.

[mind_blown]

Ah.

[he weighs this for a moment...]

... Sounds less like an impulse than the other two. And more sensible.

Impulsive would be learning how to climb buildings because why not.

[tenebraecious]

Here, there are no daemons. There are, however, those who would scale buildings. To me, the latter seems a more sensible skill to learn given the circumstances.

[mind_blown]

Well, most people will point out the stairs.

But it's a pretty learnable skill.