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⠀⠀(⠀his response elicits a soft hum from annie ; while she lifts the pot towards the stove .⠀)
⠀okay . i got some tomatoes at the market yesterday .. would you mind cutting them up ?
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⠀ ⠀(⠀annie cranes her neck a bit , looking directly up && slightly back at him . ⠀)
⠀. . . would you 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 to help ?
⠀ (⠀ she looks forward again , lowering a pot into the sink and beginning to fill it with water . ⠀ )
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⠀ ⠀(⠀she feels his presence as she moves about the kitchen , grabbing a few things . only stopping when a shadow peeks over her head and into view . ⠀)
⠀. . . ?
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Oh ... uh, if — if you want. I'm sure it'll be good, whatever you make ...
( he fidgets with his hands, before standing behind her. A peek over her head. )
Do you want any help ?
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⠀⠀(⠀great , huh .. well , if her face weren't already tinted pink , it would probably be a similar shade .⠀)
⠀(⠀giving him room to stand , she steps towards the counter.⠀)
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⠀⠀unless there's something else wrong with my face .
⠀(⠀she steps back slightly . her face softens a bit.⠀)
⠀⠀have you eaten ? looks like you've been out of it for a while .
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⠀⠀(⠀subtle perk of her brow , her hand comes to her cheek . there's a soft sting as her fingertips brush over her skin , and she's reminded of her mistake ; she'll be better about sunblock next time ..⠀)
⠀hi . i'm fine , probably just out in the sun too long .
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