[ she looks better when she smiles, he realizes. without thinking, he reciprocates the gesture — his may not be as bright or as big, but the sentiment is all the same. ]
I’ll try not to let you down. [ there’s a brief pause. ] Is that all for tonight, then?
[ The answer is no. She wants to ask if he's done okay, and how he's adjusting and if he needs any healing from his sympathy pains because of her own foolishness. Maybe if he hadn't returned her smile, she would have asked.
As it is, someone who doesn't smile often if at all in her presence called her a friend and smiled at her— a person she was sure resented her just a bit. He thanked her and said she did well and...
There is really no denying she's bright red and happy. She's momentarily grateful they aren't bonded at the moment: How embarrassing it would be to know he can feel this. She nods. She wants to hide her face when the opportunity arises but Zelda settles for looking to the floorboards. ]
...Without you, I would have had a much more difficult time on the expedition, Nier. I wanted to show my gratitude tonight but I will be in touch.
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I’ll try not to let you down. [ there’s a brief pause. ] Is that all for tonight, then?
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As it is, someone who doesn't smile often if at all in her presence called her a friend and smiled at her— a person she was sure resented her just a bit. He thanked her and said she did well and...
There is really no denying she's bright red and happy. She's momentarily grateful they aren't bonded at the moment: How embarrassing it would be to know he can feel this. She nods. She wants to hide her face when the opportunity arises but Zelda settles for looking to the floorboards. ]
...Without you, I would have had a much more difficult time on the expedition, Nier. I wanted to show my gratitude tonight but I will be in touch.
[ A beat. ]
Visit when you can, won't you?