[ He better gets used to it! The day of the wedding, he's the one getting bridal carried away, not her!
... In all seriousness though, it does feel nice. Not just hugging a friend but something - someone - who is precious to her in a different and unique way. She could get used to it. W-Which means she probably shouldn't linger for too long! After a moment of silence and when her tears have finally receded, she does finally pull back.
She keeps her eyes closed and takes a deep breath. ]
I... I am going to need some time.
[ Sometimes she does things on impulse but this situation deserves for her to seriously think about it. Especially since it's not just about her. With everything she has learned, one thing is clear: Tezcatlipoca can get hurt and suffer a whole lot, in ways physical wounds are unable to compare. And while he may be used to such suffering...
... She doesn't want to add to it. She cares just as much as he does ]
Suggesting you change your ways would be an extremely selfish and ultimately futile act. [She can't just ask him to "favor" only her and forget everyone else. Besides she knows she's in the minority here. Most gods don't care about exclusivity - and even fewer think about love and romance the way she does.] But I cannot ignore what my heart tells me either.
[ She knows herself. Should she overlook this difference between them and go ahead with all of this... She knows her insecurities and fears may turn this into a nightmare. One that would affect them both. She needs to think about all of this. Maybe reassess some truths she took as absolute.
... Hopefully nothing's going to happen in the coming days that complicate this train of thought. She turns around towards the door. ]
But no matter what conclusion I ultimately reach... [She tilts her head back and smiles at him.] Know I favor you, too.
[ She kind of gets it now. It's a good word to use that leaves a lot up to the imagination - she doesn't have to use more explicit and dangerous words when she uses that one! Well, she would never do it normally... But since he's the one who started this, she sees no problem with it. ]
[ He relaxes to let her pull back, and he nods to her words, since that’s expected. They’ve thrown a lot at each other here, though he does laugh when she acknowledges the differences at their approach. ]
Wouldn’t ask you to either. I feel the same way that we are who we are. [ …He’d been trying to avoid using words like this, but when it’s a joke, it’s not so bad. Maybe. ] Besides, can you even imagine me as the more romantic type? Doesn’t fit at all. I’m the cool, aloof anti-hero, if anything.
[ He has genre awareness here, though his is from movies rather than books… But it’s a playful joke to soften some of the tension, and he gives her a more sincere smile in return to hers. ]
So, take your time. If I’ve got your favor, then I’ll be satisfied either way.
[ It’s a cool line to end things on! Very fitting for that cool, aloof anti-hero thing!
…But he does have another thought, or rather. He has a vision of the potential future. Not as in his prescience, but as in being intuitive enough to see potential future headaches on the horizon (he has no idea). So, with a little “ah” and a pause, because this will really take away from the moment, but. ]
…And, uh. You screamed and then cried pretty loud, so if anyone comes to yell at me about it, I’m sending them your way.
[ like look he wants to be the bad boy but not THAT kind of bad boy,,, ]
[ Honestly? Yes, she can imagine him as the more romantic. He's proven before to be absolutely unpredictable, and nobody in their right mind would be able to see him doing anything remotely romantic.
Therefore, that means he is likely to defy those expectations. Flawless deduction, if she says so herself. Besides, if she is to be honest, traditional heroes are the most boring romantic leads. You want someone who can do crazy things out of the blue to keep the story interesting, like awaken ORT to devour the planet or become a Beast intent on destroying the world.
... But of course he gotta say something that totally ruins the tone of the entire conversation. Sighs. Just as she's about to leave his room, she pauses and says: ]
Silco's next door, yes? [It's going exactly where he thinks it's going.] Well since he's your acolyte, I see no reason to lie to him.
[ And lo, she leaves!
... He may want to avoid sending people her way. Whatever trouble may arise from dealing with people who wonders why he made her cry(?), what she'd tell them may end up being far far worse. ]
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... In all seriousness though, it does feel nice. Not just hugging a friend but something - someone - who is precious to her in a different and unique way. She could get used to it. W-Which means she probably shouldn't linger for too long! After a moment of silence and when her tears have finally receded, she does finally pull back.
She keeps her eyes closed and takes a deep breath. ]
I... I am going to need some time.
[ Sometimes she does things on impulse but this situation deserves for her to seriously think about it. Especially since it's not just about her. With everything she has learned, one thing is clear: Tezcatlipoca can get hurt and suffer a whole lot, in ways physical wounds are unable to compare. And while he may be used to such suffering...
... She doesn't want to add to it. She cares just as much as he does ]
Suggesting you change your ways would be an extremely selfish and ultimately futile act. [She can't just ask him to "favor" only her and forget everyone else. Besides she knows she's in the minority here. Most gods don't care about exclusivity - and even fewer think about love and romance the way she does.] But I cannot ignore what my heart tells me either.
[ She knows herself. Should she overlook this difference between them and go ahead with all of this... She knows her insecurities and fears may turn this into a nightmare. One that would affect them both. She needs to think about all of this. Maybe reassess some truths she took as absolute.
... Hopefully nothing's going to happen in the coming days that complicate this train of thought. She turns around towards the door. ]
But no matter what conclusion I ultimately reach... [She tilts her head back and smiles at him.] Know I favor you, too.
[ She kind of gets it now. It's a good word to use that leaves a lot up to the imagination - she doesn't have to use more explicit and dangerous words when she uses that one! Well, she would never do it normally... But since he's the one who started this, she sees no problem with it. ]
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Wouldn’t ask you to either. I feel the same way that we are who we are. [ …He’d been trying to avoid using words like this, but when it’s a joke, it’s not so bad. Maybe. ] Besides, can you even imagine me as the more romantic type? Doesn’t fit at all. I’m the cool, aloof anti-hero, if anything.
[ He has genre awareness here, though his is from movies rather than books… But it’s a playful joke to soften some of the tension, and he gives her a more sincere smile in return to hers. ]
So, take your time. If I’ve got your favor, then I’ll be satisfied either way.
MY INTERNET WENT OUT TRYING TO POST PART 2 LMF
…But he does have another thought, or rather. He has a vision of the potential future. Not as in his prescience, but as in being intuitive enough to see potential future headaches on the horizon (he has no idea). So, with a little “ah” and a pause, because this will really take away from the moment, but. ]
…And, uh. You screamed and then cried pretty loud, so if anyone comes to yell at me about it, I’m sending them your way.
[ like look he wants to be the bad boy but not THAT kind of bad boy,,, ]
tis fate
Therefore, that means he is likely to defy those expectations. Flawless deduction, if she says so herself. Besides, if she is to be honest, traditional heroes are the most boring romantic leads. You want someone who can do crazy things out of the blue to keep the story interesting, like awaken ORT to devour the planet or become a Beast intent on destroying the world.
... But of course he gotta say something that totally ruins the tone of the entire conversation. Sighs. Just as she's about to leave his room, she pauses and says: ]
Silco's next door, yes? [It's going exactly where he thinks it's going.] Well since he's your acolyte, I see no reason to lie to him.
[ And lo, she leaves!
... He may want to avoid sending people her way. Whatever trouble may arise from dealing with people who wonders why he made her cry(?), what she'd tell them may end up being far far worse. ]