Good! [ the relief she feels is so much, along with warmth. ]
The two of you aren't allowed to go anywhere...
[ her emotions go a little wobbly after saying that, while the fondness is still there, there's also a sense of fear as well. fear of losing either of them. ]
[ nnnooo baby girl. he just reaches out and slings an arm around her shoulders to pull her in for a side hug. ]
We're trying. [ "is vax trying" eh it's not any worse than it is at home, probably. he's gonna do his best to assuage that fear, something protective and soothing coming across in his own emotions. ] That goes the same for you too.
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[ you know, the post murder things. he nudges at the ground with the toe of his boot. ]
Feels like pinpricks trying to step down here, and it's fucking cold.
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[ she looks to the firepit and then back at vax, before taking off her cape and putting it around him. ]
Let's try sitting by the fire, maybe that'll help warm you up a bit?
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he hops off of the railing, landing easily, and makes a little bit of a face at the pinprick feeling, then comes to join her with a little smile. ]
Sounds good. [ reaching out to ruffle her hair! ] You weren't alone last night, right?
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the ruffle is welcome, even if she does make a face afterwards. she is also fond. ]
Nope! I actually went to Metallic with Jiuqing and Roxana was there too. She gave me a little tour of the place, it's very nice.
[ her smile softens. ]
I'm really relieved to see you're okay.
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he will sit! he flops down next to ruby and the fire, which does help ease the immediate chill. hunkering by the fire time! ]
Glad you are too, kid. And Percy, too.
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Good! [ the relief she feels is so much, along with warmth. ]
The two of you aren't allowed to go anywhere...
[ her emotions go a little wobbly after saying that, while the fondness is still there, there's also a sense of fear as well. fear of losing either of them. ]
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We're trying. [ "is vax trying" eh it's not any worse than it is at home, probably. he's gonna do his best to assuage that fear, something protective and soothing coming across in his own emotions. ] That goes the same for you too.
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her emotions shift back to fondness, looking up with a smile and holding her hand out. ]
Gotta keep that pinky promise.
[ holds out pinky ]