[without missing a beat, she reaches up to steady his attention with a hand on his face. she holds it there for three, four seconds before she gently paps his cheek and lets it fall away, and then she flashes her own crooked grin. with the shock fading, all she feels is a sense of pride. see that, world? this, this right here? this is hers. pride, and... maybe a little bit of flattery. it's actually touching to know that he came rushing like that for her sake.
shut up. don't look at her. emotions and feelings are stupid.]
I'd say it looked like you were trying to fly. Emphasis on trying, but... You certainly burst from the trees like something on a mission. And I need you to understand I genuinely mean it when I say this; good job.
[was it her intention? oh, no no no. absolutely not. no, that thought never crossed her mind until now. he's given her something to think about for the future. set up and magic first, flying and other hidden strengths later.]
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shut up. don't look at her. emotions and feelings are stupid.]
I'd say it looked like you were trying to fly. Emphasis on trying, but... You certainly burst from the trees like something on a mission. And I need you to understand I genuinely mean it when I say this; good job.
[was it her intention? oh, no no no. absolutely not. no, that thought never crossed her mind until now. he's given her something to think about for the future. set up and magic first, flying and other hidden strengths later.]
And... Thank you. For thinking of me.