Hehe. I'm good at learning physical stuff like this. If it wasn't for my big brother, I might have ended up being a soldier.
[ obviously, that is further off the table than it's ever been, but! her tone is light regardless. ]
He got hurt in a big battle a few years back, so I had to take care of him while he was recovering. Honestly, though, I'd rather be cooking than fighting, so that's fine with me.
Oh - that's kind of you to look after him. I'm sure that he was very fortunate to have you.
[dancey dancey!!]
Though if I may... you said that you were human before, correct? It may not be a very fun topic so we can avoid it if you'd like - but I was wondering how you came to possess this form.
[ dunban you owe her for LIFE. Anyway, remember that light tone? It starts to evaporate very fast when he asks that question. Fiora glances away, looking awkward, even as she continues to keep up the steps. ]
... Well... [ she hesitates. ] Um, basically, I got hurt really badly. But it's... complicated. It's no fun at all, trust me. You'd just feel sorry for me.
but he only gives her hand a gentle squeeze as his expression turns a bit fond, and apologetic]
... it's not in my nature to feel pity for others.
I won't force you to talk about if you don't want to, and I apologize if I brought up something painful - but if you ever want to have someone carry the weight with you, I'm more than willing to listen. Even if it might not be fun or easy.
[ he really is nice. That's all the more reason she doesn't really want to talk about it. ]
No, it's okay. You don't have to apologize. [ Fiora shakes her head. ] ... I'm enjoying being treated normally by you, you know? Maybe it's selfish of me, but I don't want to say something that would change that.
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[ obviously, that is further off the table than it's ever been, but! her tone is light regardless. ]
He got hurt in a big battle a few years back, so I had to take care of him while he was recovering. Honestly, though, I'd rather be cooking than fighting, so that's fine with me.
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[dancey dancey!!]
Though if I may... you said that you were human before, correct? It may not be a very fun topic so we can avoid it if you'd like - but I was wondering how you came to possess this form.
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[ dunban you owe her for LIFE. Anyway, remember that light tone? It starts to evaporate very fast when he asks that question. Fiora glances away, looking awkward, even as she continues to keep up the steps. ]
... Well... [ she hesitates. ] Um, basically, I got hurt really badly. But it's... complicated. It's no fun at all, trust me. You'd just feel sorry for me.
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but he only gives her hand a gentle squeeze as his expression turns a bit fond, and apologetic]
... it's not in my nature to feel pity for others.
I won't force you to talk about if you don't want to, and I apologize if I brought up something painful - but if you ever want to have someone carry the weight with you, I'm more than willing to listen. Even if it might not be fun or easy.
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No, it's okay. You don't have to apologize. [ Fiora shakes her head. ] ... I'm enjoying being treated normally by you, you know? Maybe it's selfish of me, but I don't want to say something that would change that.
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Nothing could ever change that.
You're Fiora, and that person is the sum of all that's happened to you and I'd like to know it all -
But if what you desire from me is normalcy, I'm still happy to give it.
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Oh, knock it off, I'll get embarrassed. [ but it's obvious that she's touched by the sentiment. ] Now you're starting to sound like him.