Perhaps there were moments of it - when Yona had called her a comrade or when Atsushi told her thank you for caring about him or when Kashuu asked for her company - but nothing that spoke of true appreciation to her. Nothing for anything that she thought was important or meaningful.
So even as she's eating the strawberry, her answer is quiet.]
["Sentenced to death" rings a bell with her in an uncomfortable way, causing her to shift. Something tells her that unlike her lands where such a practice is outlawed, Merlin would not be so fortunate.]
How irritating.... to have to hide who you really are.
[There's a bit of an anger coiling in her words, irked at the foolishness of others.]
[ He gives her a softer smile for that. Maybe he's starting to understand her a little better after all...? Her choice of words only gets that smile to crack into a grin though as he tries to hold back a laugh. ]
Overwhelming? [ What a funny word to use, Lili... ]
[NO, SHE'S STANDING BY IT even though the softer smile manages to embarrass her too. It seems that the strawberries have managed to get some of her strength to return....
You still sat here and watched over me. Take a rest. It isn't like we're going anywhere anytime soon, are we?
[ He reaches out to pull at the vine he made earlier with the strawberries on it, holding it in his hands and using it to just do something with his hands. She should be glad he isn't doing anything magical with it either, just twisting it into a shape slowly. ]
It's a deal, then. And if you need a pillow... [ Well, it's a bit cheeky really, especially as he expects her to get wound up. Especially as he pats his own arm while he says it.
Suit yourself. [ He shrugs slightly. ] But it's got to be better than a cold hard wall, hasn't it?
[ He might be treating it like a joke, but it's more to try and help her rest properly. He's used to passing out on a cold hard floor, from what she's said before he doesn't feel as though the same applies. ]
Yeah but I don't need magic for this, do I? [ He pauses then, glancing over at her. ] You can't tell me to treat you more like a Lady then complain about it, you know.
[ Because she had back in the swamp, okay. ]
Has anyone ever told you that you're rather fussy, yourself?
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I don't know what that's like.
Perhaps there were moments of it - when Yona had called her a comrade or when Atsushi told her thank you for caring about him or when Kashuu asked for her company - but nothing that spoke of true appreciation to her. Nothing for anything that she thought was important or meaningful.
So even as she's eating the strawberry, her answer is quiet.]
It does sound nice.
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I could do so much to help, yet back there no one can actually ever know the truth. If they did, I'd be sentenced to death.
[ He drops the leafy part of the strawberry onto the floor, right next to the plant he'd grown. ]
That's why I'm happy now. It's been a lot different here.
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How irritating.... to have to hide who you really are.
[There's a bit of an anger coiling in her words, irked at the foolishness of others.]
No one deserves to be treated like that.
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[ There is definitely some bitterness in there. ] I don't know which is worse really.
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Hm.]
.... idiots.
You are foolish and overwhelming at times but that does not give them any right to decide who you are.
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Overwhelming? [ What a funny word to use, Lili... ]
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[NO, SHE'S STANDING BY IT even though the softer smile manages to embarrass her too. It seems that the strawberries have managed to get some of her strength to return....
Firmly looking away though!]
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Is that supposed to be a bag thing... or good? It's honestly hard to tell when you're making that face.
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Still though, it’s not like she can lie.]
It’s… It’s not a bad thing all the time but – don’t push your luck!
[What a stereotype tsun.]
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I'm very good at that though. [ Still, he stops after that, reaching to pick them both another strawberry, offering it along with an apology. ]
Sorry. Once we're done here we should probably search around a bit, shouldn't we?
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... Rest more first.
You've pushed yourself too far for the sake of others.
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I'm more concerned with how long we'll be safe here.
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It's fine - you'll likely extend yourself too far again later, so isn't a moment of peace like this good for you?
[Just to be practical.]
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Has it been this quiet the entire time?
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[Which is said with a bit of a sigh.]
But... well, danger hasn't loomed too closely, which is all I ask at this point.
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[ It's hard to say how close they're getting or if other people are nearby, honestly. ]
Have you rested enough?
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[A small, quiet sigh. She's not so useful.]
I'm fine.
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[ He reaches out to pull at the vine he made earlier with the strawberries on it, holding it in his hands and using it to just do something with his hands. She should be glad he isn't doing anything magical with it either, just twisting it into a shape slowly. ]
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Only a short rest - and then we'll look for others so you don't have to do all the defensive measures on your own.
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It's a deal, then. And if you need a pillow... [ Well, it's a bit cheeky really, especially as he expects her to get wound up. Especially as he pats his own arm while he says it.
He deserves a smack, really. ]
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And Lili just bristles up again, huffing at the offer indignantly.]
Don't be so full of yourself.
[Even if it... lacks as much bite as she would normally deliver.
Listen, she's exhausted.]
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[ He might be treating it like a joke, but it's more to try and help her rest properly. He's used to passing out on a cold hard floor, from what she's said before he doesn't feel as though the same applies. ]
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You've already provided me food.
That is enough. Stop your unnecessary fussing.
[It's already better than the place she was before this.]
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[ Because she had back in the swamp, okay. ]
Has anyone ever told you that you're rather fussy, yourself?
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If you don't like it, then leave. No one's forcing you to interact with me, you know.
[Wow, it's almost like she's used to saying that.]
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