her smile grew a little wider, eyes brighter.
okay, maybe she was trying to distract him from the faint hint of red colouring her cheeks in that moment, but in her defence, blushing wasn't something she was used to. far from it actually.
fingers curled further into the fabric of his cloak, her thumb tracing the edge. it was a grounding feeling to her, something to tether her feelings to.
"and what is it you'd like to know about me .แฃ don't tell me you're trying to find a new way to beat me, captain."
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mention itโฆโ He doesnโt mind the contact, even if slight. The first concealed eyes never leave the archonโs. โI would like to know more about you. You see, for someone that has bested me in battle, thereโs still so much to learn about you.โ A bit of a bold request.
so bright, with a hint of a silent affection.
offering a helping hand or favour was nothing new to her, but this was different. this meant something deeper to her.
not that she was going to voice that meaning.
"staying here with you could never trouble me." she felt a small rush of confidence, her hand reaching out to catch the hem of his cloak, just holding onto it.
part of her wanted to give it a tug, to see if it would bring him into her personal space.
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beautiful as ever. โItโs nice to be here with you. Iโm thankful for that too, so stay. That is what I want... If it doesnโt trouble you.โ His tone lowers at the end, not quite a whisper but a quiet plea.
but surely that would be overstepping. she should be happy with how close he already was.
"if you ever think of anything else i can do as a thank you, tell me. i'll do my absolute best to accommodate your wishes."
her head tilted slightly as she flashed him a small grin.
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Well I'll take your word on that! It's been long since we had our last drinking contest haha!
But yes, indeed I should soon, not everything is drinking as... some matters could be discussed too
her eyes never left his, despite them being masked โ it was almost like second nature at this point to her.
"you're just of as much importance to as the people of natlan, even if you're not from here. you have done so much for me, and my people, captain."
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they never will be to show you how much i appreciate you. sadly they are all i have without knowing what else you could want."
her hand came up to scratch at the side of her neck, a nervous habit perhaps. she usually felt so confident but this was new to her.
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at ease now. i'd almost feel troubled by it if i wasn't sure something else is surely to come up."
it was the first time she had voiced that thought โ what if the pyro archon wasn't truly needed any longer .แฃ what would that mean for her .แฃ
fiery hues were drawn towards the captain as he complimented the scenery, a pleased smile gracing her lips โ almost as if the compliment was personal to her.
"i should be the one thanking you, i can't imagine this was the first thing on your to do list today."
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there was a pause, her gaze seemingly scanning his masked appearance. was she curious as to who he truly was without the helmet .แฃ of course. but it was not her place to ask.
she would simply just cherish the time he was willing to offer her.
"natlan feels more . . .
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