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⠀[ they seem to be snooping around in things not their own, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 belongings, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 notes, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 relics ... not out of malice ! at least ... that's what they believe ... ]
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⠀i - i'll be on my way now ... !! g - got an oven to catch ! y'know how it goes ... ggghhh ...
⠀[ they squirm about, anxiously trying to free their wrist. sweating profusely as they do so. ]
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⠀[ they accept his offer of help reluctantly, a prominent, anxious frown etched onto their face as he grabs their hand. only for them to laugh at his comment, their gaze looking elsewhere. ]
⠀i - i can't ... y - yeah ... haha ...
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⠀[ they looked quite on edge, shifting about nervously. cheeks flushed from embarrassment as they continue to look down at the snow. ]
⠀i - i ... sorry about that ... hhh — !
⠀[ when they realize his hand was still grabbing onto their own, they flail awkwardly, ]
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⠀[ they try to escape by turning on their heels, only to face plant into the snow. groaning in defeat. seems they weren't escaping this conversation ... ]
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⠀g - gghh ... !
⠀[ they trip up over themselves at the sound of his voice. they fumble around with their cloak — quickly turning to look at him. nervously smiling as they reply. ]
⠀i - i uh ... yeah ... ! i - it's real bad ! j - just a complete mess !
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(Normally, he wouldn't bother a stranger, but the was something about them that made him want to stop them.. almost felt as if they were trying to avoid him purposely.)
Hey, comrade what's the hurry? Leave the oven on at home?
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⠀[ they nod, not wanting to take up his space. their gaze wanders towards the market. ]
⠀t - that works with me ... ! we don't have to look at everything all at once ...
⠀[ they smile, joining him in the market, gaze curious but they seemed quiet for the most part. ]
( Understandable.. but his smile is true more or less )
We can sure start there then , we can see how we feel after the walk if we’ll want to walk more, how about that ?
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⠀[ their breath hitches as she saves their fall, they stare at the ground. mouth slightly agape in awe. it was wonderful to see her power in action ... they almost lose their train of thought. blinking as they look to her. ]
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⠀t - thank you ...
⠀[ standing to their feet, they wipe off their cloak. their eyebrows furrow for a moment as they think over their words carefully. ]
⠀i - i'm not really lost per se ... m - more of a ... knowledge seeker wandering. i - i don't wish to pry though ...
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░@2XGUNS2XPOWER
[ the city of new eridu and everything surrounding it was quite unfamiliar for them. they wander around aimlessly, searching for anything familiar. but they only seem to grow more anxious.
perhaps they could find someone who could give them answers. ]
░@groveshealer
[ amphoreus seemed quite fantastical to them ... it was almost difficult to leave such a place, they had become quite attached to.
they crouch by a lonely chimera, giving it a gentle pet. before they continue their search around the grove. ]
░@gamblerofhearts
[ aventurine ... he was quite the enigma to them, working alongside the preservation* but helping others for his own gain as well, they were intimated ... but they couldn't resist a nice casino.
they stood quietly by the table, watching the dice roll. ]
░@Hydr0blading
[ alarm bells are ringing in their mind at the sight of him — they immediately recognize him as one of the fatui. a nervous smile forms on their lips as they attempt to walk past him, sweating profusely. ]
░@TheOneKaltfram
[ they blink, relaxing their shoulders slightly as they tilt their head at him. ]
i don't think ... i've seen you before ... y - you must be ... someone i don't know ... how interesting ! who are you ?
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⠀[ they could see the heavy look behind his eyes, he must have been training hard today. they smile a bit more, tilting their head as they reply, ]
⠀ah ... really ? you're too kind ... ! y - you can just show me around the market if you like for now ... i don't mind ...
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( Smile is sent forward, trying to be kind and helpful as much as possible, like the hero in his heart )
Mmhm of course, perfect timing really .. i’m currently on break
@dovelyvIan ⠀ah ... m - miss robin ... please ... i - i go by many names ... just call me "T" ...
[ they rub the back of their head, before bowing politely. ]
how wonderful ... y - your music rings out far across the universe ... y'know ... ?
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⠀[ they recoil, mostly out of embarrassment. their hand drops as they give a reluctant nod. ]
⠀i - i was ... yeah ... but i didn't need anything ! i just ... wanted to chat ... ?
⠀[ them ? chat ? very unlikely. perhaps they were trying to gauge a bit of info from her. ]
[blink, blink. a small turn of cranium their way, before looking elsewhere, offering a side long glance. they couldn’t possibly be talking to them, right?]
… right. did you need something?
⠀s - sorry ... i - i ... i'm not
used to talking to ... people —
⠀[ they look as if they want to add on to their words, but remain silence. shaking their head as they continue. ]
⠀i'm just looking for ... more research information ! very classified stuff ...
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⠀g - gghhhg ... !!!
⠀[ they wave their hands and lean back a bit more before quickly falling over. they take a moment, hiding in their cloak as they look up at her. before quietly sighing. ]
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Confused look on her face... As well as being slightly hurt. She doesn't know what to make of this.
"Mm? I only offered to help... There's no need to treat me like I'm some fly that you are swatting away..."