( she jumped a little, wincing at her own sudden movement. she'd give him a little wave. )
" oh, nothing, nothing. i just make a mistake, my hand slipped with my sword. it's not super deep, I'll live. "
( pulling the towel away from the cut. it still wept blood, but it -
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walking in, just on time. immediately the retriever had a worried look on his visor.
〝 wha-.. holy smokes— tessa, what happened ?? 〞
frantically rushing over. the golden retriever is here to help!!
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@Ser1alJ well, you're not just a worker to me, you know. you're my friend. my best friend.
( her voice filled with a deep adoration. )
you're so good to me and i can't help but be grateful for you and your presence.
( she couldn't help but let out a little laugh, quiet and melodic. taking her hand and running her fingers through her hair then. )
so ... tell me how you've been, J. i've missed these little moments with you ....
@Ser1alJ " thank you, J. i really appreciate it. "
( Tessa couldn't help but feel a smidge embarrassed at the fact that she needed J's help at all. But she was also impressed at how easily J seemed to be able to do her hair, and she wondered how quickly she could learn like that. )
@Ser1alJ " that sounds nice, yeah .ᐟ as long as it's not too much trouble for you, at least. "
( she muttered in response, letting out a content little sigh. it was small moments like this that she really enjoyed. )
@Ser1alJ ( she snorted softly and playfully rolled her eyes, finding amusement in the sentiment. )
" anythin' with braids would be nice, i think ... "
( she'd place her hands in her lap, fidgeting with her fingers silently. )
@Ser1alJ " who— oh .ᐟ "
( seeing J was a genuinely pleasant surprise for her, and so she couldn't help but return her smile with her own dorky little grin. )
" some help would be ... appreciated. i probably look really silly bumbling around with my own hair. "