( thereβs very little reaction to the closeness thatβs established, he hopes itβs enough that he indulged the idea of company. everything else fails to be acknowledged properly, florianβs antics especially. )
( thereβs a moment where he slightly tenses when an arm is thrown around him , unfamiliar with such affections . )
β well .. you may be my side for right now . itβs too soon to say always , isnβt it ? β ( matthias suggests , seizing the next chance to duck away β
( how could florian ever refuse such an opportunity from the puppeteer!!!! )
thatβs great to hear from ya, matty! iβll be by your side always!!
( the man closes the distance between them, βcasuallyβ draping an arm along the othersβ shoulder, squeezing him once he agrees. )
( that smile of his , itβs charming in a way . matthias briefly wonders if he deserves to be graced by it . he doesnβt quite match the same energy , but he offers up a small wave in return . )
β if you wish to keep me company , i cannot exactly refuse . β /@reignitedbless
( he turns his face away , eyes darting elsewhere . this is his means of maintaining composure even if he canβt meet her gaze , or fully grasp her concerns . )
β iβm quite alright , miss mesmer . i assure you of it . β / @muttwhistle