I could never, Olly.
( A pang in his chest .. it is true, of course, but saying so recalls quite the memories. Subconsciously, his fingers tangle in the black ribbon ornament hanging from his hat โ- slowly slipping. )
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ใ คThat's right, 'cause I'm your best friend. Don't you forget it either.
ใ ค( Back to being semi-confident, as if he wasn't fumbling over himself less than five minutes earlier. )
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ใ คAnd I think I'm the best guy for the job. Doubt anyone else could keep up with ya.
ใ ค( Not like he'd be a watchful eye for anyone else either. )
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ใ คIt'd be pretty inconvenient to never come face-to-face with the person you're lookin' after, yeah?
ใ ค( He saved himself from embarrassment. At least, that's what he'd hoped. )
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ใ ค( Arms flailing aimlessly, this wasn't something he could handle. )
ใ คTh-They only admire my work, not me! Truthfully, I ain't a fan of them starin' either! Anyone, except you, 'cause we... live together. Yeah.
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Really, I'm only teasing . . ( ๐ง* )
But the point was moreso that people may already be looking because you're nice to look at, not the opposite. I think you've got some fans.
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ใ ค( His face becomes entirely red, hands now covering his features. Compliments were the last thing he'd expect after that. )
ใ ค... B-But you don't want them to see it. See? Th-This is why you can't speak in riddles!
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Goodness, no!
( He thinks carefully about his words the vast majority of the time โ- as he is now, though his lips are a touch looser with the speed of response. )
That's not by any means what I'd meant to imply.
โ Once you're caught up, โ he agrees, and by the time he's finished cleaning, he's sitting across the table from the other โ- chin resting in his palm.
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ใ ค" Could ya pick it up while you're out? Once I'm caught up on work, of course. "
ใ คOlruggio continued eating, maybe / that / would be the motivation he needed to get this job done...
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