[ it's really not necessary for her to attack anyone who's mean to him—he gives her a slightly amused look at the suggestion, as though he could not defend himself from oh-so-mean bullies—but he thinks he understands her intent.
even when it can be so hard to read people when they fluster and divert their feelings, he listens patiently through her words. they're allies, of course. and he would gladly work with her. more than anything he wants to trust. to be trusted.
that last bit, though...
the waves add noise and her voice is so tiny. did she say...? he's not even trying to tease her when he leans in close, bright-eyed and curious, ]
(it's an odd thing for her. for someone who was betrayed in her last setting constantly by people who would so willingly try to call themselves her friend. they played with her trust, and ended up being people whose values didn't align with hers. it was difficult. what was the point of having friends if you couldn't stand together?
dimitri's different, right?)
it's an odd thing, for her desire to get to know someone to outweigh her own fear - but maybe it's a step in the right direction. to stop being afraid of this too.]
[ her embarrassment sets off a chain reaction, his ears turning pink because—what is happening? what?
it's not a big deal, but it feels like one. ]
You... want to be friends with me?
[ he sounds surprised, uncertain—had anyone ever asked him to be friends? he couldn't even convince dedue to call him by name. most friendships were a far-flung thing of his memories, childlike and gauzy. on the island, they were bloody. maybe even before that, they were bloody.
could he make friends, here? they've stopped walking, and he stumbles over a word soundlessly for a moment before he collects himself.
was she scared he'd say no? ah, he understands that too. he needs to respond quickly; he doesn't need to try and sound reassuring, a genuine fondness in his voice anyway. he likes lili—in this moment, he realizes how much he's wanted to be friends with her since they met. ]
[why are they both embarrassed, this is so stupid.
but it destroys her a little, how her heart is hammering in her ribcage and he answers her quickly - but for some reason that ruins her just that bit more. he wants to? he actually wants to be her friend? more than just allies?
her only friend in this place was tsurumaru - and he's gone, but he's still dear to her. yet she never expected that there would be others, people who genuinely want to get to know her. to get along with her. it's so strange but it's -
it's not bad.]
Y-You would...?
[she feels like she has to meet his eyes - though it takes effort, to even glance back up at him, shy as she's suddenly feeling.]
... then... we're... friends...
So you have to start sharing your burdens with me! Even if I don't always have the right words to say - or... [if she can't do anything at all] If there's something bothering you, or you just want someone with you - You... can rely on me.
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even when it can be so hard to read people when they fluster and divert their feelings, he listens patiently through her words. they're allies, of course. and he would gladly work with her. more than anything he wants to trust. to be trusted.
that last bit, though...
the waves add noise and her voice is so tiny. did she say...? he's not even trying to tease her when he leans in close, bright-eyed and curious, ]
Pardon? What was that?
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Ghk....!
[WORDS ARE HARD.]
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(it's an odd thing for her. for someone who was betrayed in her last setting constantly by people who would so willingly try to call themselves her friend. they played with her trust, and ended up being people whose values didn't align with hers. it was difficult. what was the point of having friends if you couldn't stand together?
dimitri's different, right?)
it's an odd thing, for her desire to get to know someone to outweigh her own fear - but maybe it's a step in the right direction. to stop being afraid of this too.]
F..... Friends!
If you want to be - friends with me!
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If. You.
Want to.
[she understand if not haveanicedaygoodbye]
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it's not a big deal, but it feels like one. ]
You... want to be friends with me?
[ he sounds surprised, uncertain—had anyone ever asked him to be friends? he couldn't even convince dedue to call him by name. most friendships were a far-flung thing of his memories, childlike and gauzy. on the island, they were bloody. maybe even before that, they were bloody.
could he make friends, here? they've stopped walking, and he stumbles over a word soundlessly for a moment before he collects himself.
was she scared he'd say no? ah, he understands that too. he needs to respond quickly; he doesn't need to try and sound reassuring, a genuine fondness in his voice anyway. he likes lili—in this moment, he realizes how much he's wanted to be friends with her since they met. ]
...I'd like that very much.
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but it destroys her a little, how her heart is hammering in her ribcage and he answers her quickly - but for some reason that ruins her just that bit more. he wants to? he actually wants to be her friend? more than just allies?
her only friend in this place was tsurumaru - and he's gone, but he's still dear to her. yet she never expected that there would be others, people who genuinely want to get to know her. to get along with her. it's so strange but it's -
it's not bad.]
Y-You would...?
[she feels like she has to meet his eyes - though it takes effort, to even glance back up at him, shy as she's suddenly feeling.]
... then... we're... friends...
So you have to start sharing your burdens with me! Even if I don't always have the right words to say - or... [if she can't do anything at all] If there's something bothering you, or you just want someone with you - You... can rely on me.