Ah, well kiddo, he's weak to a lot of things... Don't worry about it too much, though.
(He patted her adorable puffball head.)
You just worry about doing your best with practice. If you try your hardest I'll have a surprise for you later~.
(He tilted his head, 'Hinako, Hinako, Hinako'. . .?
Was that some sort of nickname or was he just too old to understand the complexities of childhood teasing?
We'll never know. But he liked being nosy. . .) ++
@ViridiansLegacy but I almost wish you'd kept it a secret. Coming home to a surprise really lifts the spirits, especially such a welcomed one.
(Swirling. Nudging.)
Hmm... Maybe I should get a matching pair. . .
(He trailed off, his finger retracting just a beat too slow from++
(He arched a brow before nodding.)
Oh, don't worry about those sorts of things. They don't bother me, in fact, I actively indulge in it decently often.
So, if it's not too much trouble, could you write it down for me. . .?
@GoldenrodQueenB (Humming, he crouched down, taking similar interest in a pair of boots. And then a top and then accessories. All with the same wonder as a kid in a candy store.)
Ahh, so style and substance then? You're more diligent than I expected, B. ++
++ should calm the storm, not feed it.
He seated himself at her bedside, magenta scales glinting in the light as he pulled the blankets over her.
If he pretended it was wasn't there, maybe she would too.)
( —!! Blaze parted his lips to speak before the off-kilter rhythm of his heart snapped it shut.
Anxiety slithered deep into his nerves as whirring magenta seated itself in the pit of his belly; prone and coiled like a serpent eyeing potential pray.
A pulse, dull but ++
— mean to let anything fly. I just—.”
Her voice caught. Her head pressed to the pillow.
“—— … it’s a good way to wake up, at least.”
Even if it tired her out only moments later.
++me a moment. My head feels a little. . . floaty.
('Calm down, calm down- now is not a good time.' Played on repeat, slowly putting the serpent to rest.
A moment passed before he returned his gaze to the comforting image of Deliah curled atop comfy blankets and pillows. He ++
Wow, I didn't know so much went into Coordinator contests. Battles are more on the simple side, haha.
(He poked her cheek, teasingly curious.)
You've mentioned this 'blue boy' a few times now.
Is he one of your little friends that you've competed with before?--
—
Some of ‘em are beginners. Some of ‘em have been in it longer than me…
… it’s going to be SUCH a time, Blaze ~ !!!
And I get to kick some Blue Boy butt, too~! Heheh~. It’ll be fun to see him at his best~!