[ yep, sorry, the Duke isn't at all shy about the topic of conversation. Handing her the cup of cocoa as he settles in with his own tea, already taking a sip from it, despite how hot it is. He's got years of practice under his belt and tea is best drank while burning hot. It warms his already warm core, and he slides a sidelong glance over to Furina. ]
You never struck me as someone who did things without first thinking about the outcomes. After all, you danced such a thin line with that for years.
[ he sips his tea again. His gaze on her is intent--but after a moment, he closes his eyes gently. ]
...But then again, maybe it was a spark of spontaneity, because you are allowed to have those now that you're free here.
It wasn't! It was─ [ what was it? Furina curls in a little on herself and bites her bottom lip. where does she even begin? how does she even begin? after years of holdings all of her true thoughts and feelings in she finds it difficult to express them freely.
she stares at the hot chocolate for a moment, brow furrowing as she gathers up the right words to say. ]
I... [ Furina dares herself to look at him. ] I enjoy your company, Wriothesley. You are kind and been nothing but supportive as we navigate our lives in this world. I won't deny that I have long found you to be quite handsome and often seek out your company.
[ gods where is she going with this? ]
That is to say it... It wasn't a spark of spontaneity and it was. [ inhale, exhale. ] I have wanted to kiss you for some time now. [ she laughs awkwardly. ] M-Maybe that wasn't the best moment but... haha.
[ a laugh might be insensitive here. While Wriothesley isn't the best at getting to know people--he is at least good at reading them. While he is amused, laughing while Furina struggles through her emotions is definitely not the nicest thing he could do, here. As a result he merely shifts a little to bump his arm against her shoulder--it's meant to be a shoulder bump but. even sitting next to her, he's a full head over her. ]
I'm not the most social animal in the world. Before I got to this world, I enjoyed most of my own company. Getting used to being around others is a new thing for me and it really is taking some getting used to. [ he turns his head, pulling the styrofoam cup of tea away from his face so he can really look at Furina. ]
I think there's no choosing timing on things like that. You know, you and Mr. Neuvillette are the same like that. For all the years you've lived and you're both so uncertain about the things you want in life.
[ he puts his teacup down. He moves to crouch in front of Furina. His arms crossed over and resting on one of his knees. ]
Look me in the eye, Furina du Fontaine. [ he had to do this to the other dragon too--and he's doubly unafraid to do it to her. A girl who'd never been allowed to want anything in her life, out of her obligation. ] Look at me, and tell me what it is you want, more than anything. Words you're struggling with, just lay them out.
You'll feel ten times better when you hear them. And if you don't believe me, I can say it first.
[ he is right in that, for all her long years she rarely considered what she wanted. her wants were unimportant, impossible, in the grander scheme of things. her wants would have put everything in jeopardy and alerted the Heavenly Principles to the plan. now free of those chains, of that duty, she is free to desire things for herself but struggles to allow herself to do it.
Furina chews her bottom lip as he puts down his cup and comes to crouch in front of her, mismatched eyes flick up to his icy blue ones immediately and hold her there. 'Look at me, and tell me what it is you want, more than anything.' she almost laughs but her breath catches in her throat, fingers curling tightly around her cup.
just say it. just lay them out plain and true. what is the worst that could happen? ]
You. [ is that her own voice? she barely recognize it when she speaks, putting her own drink down beside herself. ] I want you and Neuvillette in ways I've never wanted anyone else. I want you beside me for as long as possible.
[ did she even ever have time to think about herself? A constant scramble to keep herself known as a Goddess On High, the Hydro Archon who played the part of Jury and Prosecution in Fontaine, she only ever had time to think of the people the Real Focalors was trying to save.
Which is why as it stands, Wriothesley has made it one of his few goals here in this... weird city, weird planet, to make sure she remembers she's her own person, now.
He can see her hesitation, and he can see how she struggles, but.
When she speaks it, when she finally lets the words come loose, his hands move to reach up to take her now freed ones. Still a lingering warmth there from the cocoa cup. They're small and delicate, nearly opposite of his own. His thumb brushes over her knuckles. ]
Well.
There we have it. That's not such a bad thing to want, is it? [ ...and maybe, that's exactly what he wanted to hear, too. ] I'm not sure how long I'll be in this world, but. You have my vow that I won't leave your side, Furina.
...We'll work on the Iudex together, too. He definitely needs proper socialization. [ he's gonna wink up at her. ]
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[ yep, sorry, the Duke isn't at all shy about the topic of conversation. Handing her the cup of cocoa as he settles in with his own tea, already taking a sip from it, despite how hot it is. He's got years of practice under his belt and tea is best drank while burning hot. It warms his already warm core, and he slides a sidelong glance over to Furina. ]
You never struck me as someone who did things without first thinking about the outcomes. After all, you danced such a thin line with that for years.
[ he sips his tea again. His gaze on her is intent--but after a moment, he closes his eyes gently. ]
...But then again, maybe it was a spark of spontaneity, because you are allowed to have those now that you're free here.
Whichever it was.
I'm not upset about it.
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she stares at the hot chocolate for a moment, brow furrowing as she gathers up the right words to say. ]
I... [ Furina dares herself to look at him. ] I enjoy your company, Wriothesley. You are kind and been nothing but supportive as we navigate our lives in this world. I won't deny that I have long found you to be quite handsome and often seek out your company.
[ gods where is she going with this? ]
That is to say it... It wasn't a spark of spontaneity and it was. [ inhale, exhale. ] I have wanted to kiss you for some time now. [ she laughs awkwardly. ] M-Maybe that wasn't the best moment but... haha.
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I'm not the most social animal in the world. Before I got to this world, I enjoyed most of my own company. Getting used to being around others is a new thing for me and it really is taking some getting used to. [ he turns his head, pulling the styrofoam cup of tea away from his face so he can really look at Furina. ]
I think there's no choosing timing on things like that.
You know, you and Mr. Neuvillette are the same like that. For all the years you've lived and you're both so uncertain about the things you want in life.
[ he puts his teacup down. He moves to crouch in front of Furina. His arms crossed over and resting on one of his knees. ]
Look me in the eye, Furina du Fontaine. [ he had to do this to the other dragon too--and he's doubly unafraid to do it to her. A girl who'd never been allowed to want anything in her life, out of her obligation. ] Look at me, and tell me what it is you want, more than anything. Words you're struggling with, just lay them out.
You'll feel ten times better when you hear them. And if you don't believe me, I can say it first.
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Furina chews her bottom lip as he puts down his cup and comes to crouch in front of her, mismatched eyes flick up to his icy blue ones immediately and hold her there. 'Look at me, and tell me what it is you want, more than anything.' she almost laughs but her breath catches in her throat, fingers curling tightly around her cup.
just say it. just lay them out plain and true. what is the worst that could happen? ]
You. [ is that her own voice? she barely recognize it when she speaks, putting her own drink down beside herself. ] I want you and Neuvillette in ways I've never wanted anyone else. I want you beside me for as long as possible.
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Which is why as it stands, Wriothesley has made it one of his few goals here in this... weird city, weird planet, to make sure she remembers she's her own person, now.
He can see her hesitation, and he can see how she struggles, but.
When she speaks it, when she finally lets the words come loose, his hands move to reach up to take her now freed ones. Still a lingering warmth there from the cocoa cup. They're small and delicate, nearly opposite of his own. His thumb brushes over her knuckles. ]
Well.
There we have it. That's not such a bad thing to want, is it? [ ...and maybe, that's exactly what he wanted to hear, too. ] I'm not sure how long I'll be in this world, but. You have my vow that I won't leave your side, Furina.
...We'll work on the Iudex together, too. He definitely needs proper socialization. [ he's gonna wink up at her. ]