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[clevermallard]

this is also self indulgent.

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[clevermallard]

[He chanced a look back to her. Inspecting her eyes for a moment. He could look at it in the way he looks at most things, couldn’t he?

He’s keeping his hands to himself. ]

Like sapphires. They almost glow. Like they have as many stories to tell as I think they they do.

[menphina]

[ Ah. She can feel her heart skip a beat, and she smiles to herself, before looking back at his. ]

Yours look like a jar of honey on a window ledge, catching the light... sweet and delicious. Not that I'd eat your eyeballs. They just look-

[ For a moment, she recalls... And her gaze softens as she smiles. ]

... nostalgic. Like you're home.

[clevermallard]

[They're awfully close. Erenville listens to what she says. Curious for her to say that.]

That’s a big compliment for someone you hardly know.

[It’s true. Though he is daring enough to hold their position. ]

[menphina]

'tis just what I feel, you silly bun. You can't possibly be ignorant to how lovely you are.

[ They really are close, huh. If she moved closer, she'd be close enough for their faces to be near enough to let their lips brush together. ]

I could gaze at you all night if you'd let me.

[clevermallard]

Such things aren’t important to me.

[He admits that much. He’s always quick to brush off advances from others.

He doesn’t stay in one place long enough for anyone to start to think about catching anything more than something fleeting from him. ]

Why? Surely you aren’t here just to stare at me.

[menphina]

Is it so surprising if I am?

[ She slides her fingers down to his chin, turning his face her way slightly, though there's still enough distance between their faces that it's still kind of polite. ]

I'm interested in getting to know you. We're friends, aren't we? I should like to learn even more.

[ A flick of her gaze to his mouth, then to his eyes. ]

...a lot more.

[clevermallard]

[He catches her look, and it’s hard not to look down at her lips and back up to her eyes. ]

…we are friends.

[Easy to admit, he’s enjoyed watching her have fun for a change. ]

And you intend to do this by staring at me the entire night?

[ He teases her right back. There might be a smile somewhere on his lips if she looks close enough.]

[menphina]

[ She definitely has been having fun so far, and she smiles at his comment, wiggling her ears at him. ]

I don't know, I'm rather good at staring. I can go without blinking for a while, too!

[clevermallard]

[He just huffs. It’s not a big huff, just a fond one. ]

I should probably walk around the camp again, shouldn’t I? To make sure all is well.

[ He’s just saying this because he’s being shy about being so close!]

[menphina]

Any more walking around and I believe the threats are just going to come over to stare at you, love.

[ She smiles and playfully scritches under his chin with her fingers, drawing her hand back. ]

Get some rest, aye? Oh- I almost forgot.

[ She moves her hand to his opposite cheek and draws his face in to kiss the side closest to her. ]

[clevermallard]

[ He was going to argue, but. Well. They’re already this close. He doesn’t draw back. His feeble excuses being blown away nearly immediately by her.

When he turns his head to meet her, their lips barely brush before the sound of a rowdy alpaca interrupts them. They should stop, lest they get spit at if the creature is about to storm their little camp.

He has to pull away.]

I’ll take care of it.

[He was so close too!! ]

[menphina]

[ Oh. He was turning towards her... she's about to lean in when-

ALPACA.


She blinks a few times, watching Erenville move away and feeling her excitement puff as she looks at the fluffy creature who has wandered in on them looking for a treat. The situation is just so silly she can't help but smile...

But she does nod to him, letting him run off and setting her arms over her knees.

Well, it's not like she's impatient- and Erenville is such a pretty sight regardless. She's so looking forward to what the days ahead will bring and what she can learn with him!

... looks like she will have another letter or three to pen, though. Hmm, hmm 😊 ...]