Oh. [she looks a little let down. like she was ready!! to test the limits!!!] Well. Perhaps next time, then.
It's... good to hear you've been fine. Except for you secret injury that you won't— let— me— help with! [on every beat, she gives him a firm prod in the shoulder. that should be safe, right??]
For the lending of your cloak. For putting up with me for the first week. For listening to me when I needed to talk. For remembering my Mother's song. [she's being serious]
I truly appreciated that, Won. I don't know what I would have done without you during that time.
[she puts a hand over his.]
Won't you let me be there for you, even if it's just a little bit?
[ . . . . . he looks a little surprised at the list - and turns his hand over in hers, taking it gently. but his expression shifts to one of gentle amusement and fondness.]
... you are. You're right here, and I don't doubt that.
[he gives her hand a gentle squeeze.]
.... all the things that you listed were done because I care about you - and I know it well that you care about me as well. You show it so readily, and I appreciate it.
I don't think that you need to stitch up my injuries, or fret over me in order for me to feel your sincerity. Even having you at my side is more than enough. I promise.
You should speak to him more - he's very impressive!
[he a fan]
But I choose them because I think that they're all various levels of injured from our adventures, along with the fact that they'd benefit from having a bit more attention spared for them - whether that be for care or simply company.
Oh, Ange's wonderful. She was my first roommate, you know.
[so he's a little extra fond of her!!]
But Rufus is an interesting one - you haven't fallen for the gruff exterior that he shows to everyone? I'm wondering if the interior really is just the same, too.
No, no. It’s not. No one with a friend [rupe] that cute is that gruff inside and out. We have an agreement worked out, so... hopefully I can talk to him even more.
That's about it. He asks me if I know anything about something, I answer, then ask him a question about himself, he says "money", and the cycle continues. I usually pat Rupe while we it happens.
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It's... good to hear you've been fine. Except for you secret injury that you won't— let— me— help with! [on every beat, she gives him a firm prod in the shoulder. that should be safe, right??]
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If you want to confess, you still can - but I don't want you to be empty-handed.
[just in fairness!!
that said he's also going to just - go with the push of the firm prod just so that he's not actually just being poked with every push]
That's correct - and I'm afraid it'll continue.
You don't need to worry, Elsa.
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[she gives him a stern look, and shakes her head.]
My leader is Tiger. I have no issue telling you, because I trust you. But I wish you'd let me return the favors you've given me.
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[for trusting him
but he looks
surprised?]
.... favors....?
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I truly appreciated that, Won. I don't know what I would have done without you during that time.
[she puts a hand over his.]
Won't you let me be there for you, even if it's just a little bit?
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... you are. You're right here, and I don't doubt that.
[he gives her hand a gentle squeeze.]
.... all the things that you listed were done because I care about you - and I know it well that you care about me as well. You show it so readily, and I appreciate it.
I don't think that you need to stitch up my injuries, or fret over me in order for me to feel your sincerity. Even having you at my side is more than enough. I promise.
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...I'd just rather you weren't doctoring yourself. At least promise me you'll let someone else help.
Because I care about you. Please.
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I'll see what I can do then, and who I can request help from.
I'm not being stubborn on purpose - I just think that everyone enjoys putting a focus on me that they could afford more for each other.
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[giving his hand another squeeze, she sighs, shaking her head.] Okay. Any suggestions for people you feel aren’t getting enough focus?
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[he said this so fast]
Ochako, Alex, and Sora.
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...But Ochako, Alex, and Sora are all people I... focus on. [she chuckles.] Any reason I should know that you're choosing them?
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You should speak to him more - he's very impressive!
[he a fan]
But I choose them because I think that they're all various levels of injured from our adventures, along with the fact that they'd benefit from having a bit more attention spared for them - whether that be for care or simply company.
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Rufus, Kasumi, Izumo, and... Hikaru, I think. Ange, too.
Since we’re talking company.
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[so he's a little extra fond of her!!]
But Rufus is an interesting one - you haven't fallen for the gruff exterior that he shows to everyone? I'm wondering if the interior really is just the same, too.
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[they've been doing well... excellent roomies!!]
No, no. It’s not. No one with a friend [rupe] that cute is that gruff inside and out. We have an agreement worked out, so... hopefully I can talk to him even more.
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Are you paying him so that you get to know him better?
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Well, we're... paying each other? I've worked up quite the tab, though.
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Are you exchanging information about each other in order to get to know each other better? Is that what's happening?
[WHAT IS THIS TRANSACTION]
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[she SHRUGS]
So, it's a little one-sided. But I've got time.
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he's
just going to laugh at that, a gentle amused noise]
Ah... Rufus.
I'm glad for your patience, Elsa.
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Oh, I've got patience. You could say I'm an expert? A lot of experience, there.
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[he sounds impressed!]
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Oh, yeah. I've heard.
[she. sighs. an empty room, a big window, and hundreds of gloves.]
Well... I'll leave you to it. You're old enough that I don't need to lecture you. [prrrrooooobably?]