⠀i’m almost never serious , and i’m always too serious . too deep , too shallow . too sensitive , too coldhearted .
i’m like a collection of paradoxes .
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perhaps genuine interest is piqued . . a slice of his blade in the air to clean off the remaining liquid before masterfully returning to its sheath .
“ didn’t have to , saber . “
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“ dubai , huh . “
to most , such a statement would seem incredulous to hear ! however , the mage doesn’t offer the servant much of a reaction at all ; a sigh of exasperation if any .
unfortunately for the two , the gore cannot be helped considering — ( … )
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caught with pure ease—— although, she’s proud of herself for *somewhat* ( not really ) catching them off guard.〝dubai! even though it doesn’t compare to my rome, i will admit it’s quite the sight! i even got you a souvenir! 〞
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she’s stumbled in while he was in the middle of ‘work’ - the brutality surrounding the two a stark contrast to her radiant display . finger tips held just slight remnants before he sets her down onto the cleanest surface possible .
“ a souvenir ? “( … )
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“ —— ? ? sa ——“
before he can even finish his statement , the emperor adorned in roses is caught betwixt bloodied fingertips .
“ . . . and where have you scurried off to ? “
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⠀⠀ ⠀” don’t sound too excited . it’ll sound like you missed my company or somethin ‘ . those sentiments you should save for my sister . “
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⠀⠀ ⠀. . a peculiar response . it doesn’t take much to notice the subtle micro expressions on the other . he’s not going to inquire about it .
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⠀⠀ ⠀he’s sure everyone’s got their fair share of bullshit goin’ around . instead , he — ( … )
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" oh hey its you.
You still alive ? Good for you. "
[ Deapite the smile and upbeat tone, he seems very —— Jaded.
Eyes lacking a clear sense of light, as if there was a wound he'd never heal from.
Despite that, keeping up a front. ]
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⠀⠀ ⠀a showdown between the two , careful gazes as they both study the micro expressions that could readily fix upon their faces .
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⠀⠀ ⠀a brief moment passes before the other shuffles into his pocket , fishing out a singular candy . ( … )
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