[ he's a little speechless at that, because he's wanted to compare himself to his father in many ways, tried to live up to the image put in front of him since he was a child. and now when he's met him, realized they are kind of similar in many ways, it's warming to hear it from the most reliable source. ]
Really? [ not that it doesn't embarrass him further, because it does, but he allows himself a small happy smile, looking down again, curling his hands in his lap.
he doesn't pull away once she's done, just tries to relax further, letting her do whatever, though he still sits perfectly obedient and still, feeling calmed just by her presence in general. ]
He's very careful with it, too. [ Her tone is teasing, but her eyes are soft and almost proud. And then... they sit. The only way she'll be the first to move is if he starts to look uncomfortable, else she clears her throat and speaks again. ]
[ he tries his best with that, even in the midst of running around on night hunts and being a reckless teenager. he's aware of the importance of image, more so out of survival instinct than pride, perhaps. though of course there is pride too.
he stays put where he is, doesn't want to move, because this is comfortable and he feels his unease and worry slip away a little. ]
Yes... I just... Jiujiu talked about you sometimes. Whatever anyone else said, I never trusted.
[ he has so many questions but none of them come to him right now and it's frustrating to be so at loss for words. ]
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Really? [ not that it doesn't embarrass him further, because it does, but he allows himself a small happy smile, looking down again, curling his hands in his lap.
he doesn't pull away once she's done, just tries to relax further, letting her do whatever, though he still sits perfectly obedient and still, feeling calmed just by her presence in general. ]
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... Do you have any questions? About... about us?
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[ he tries his best with that, even in the midst of running around on night hunts and being a reckless teenager. he's aware of the importance of image, more so out of survival instinct than pride, perhaps. though of course there is pride too.
he stays put where he is, doesn't want to move, because this is comfortable and he feels his unease and worry slip away a little. ]
Yes... I just... Jiujiu talked about you sometimes. Whatever anyone else said, I never trusted.
[ he has so many questions but none of them come to him right now and it's frustrating to be so at loss for words. ]