I understand. You three have your own rules to play by as well, do you not?
[...]
And you certainly would not wish for anyone else to be hurt because you broke them. But... all the same, I am glad that you were able to find a way to tell me now.
We could do that again, if you ever wanted to...? Not- in the same way, I still have Anaido, but... we could just have a little time to not worry about everything else. I wouldn't mind spending it with you.
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[he manages a slight smile, there, as she takes his hands-- he doesn't pull away.]
I wanted to tell you sooner, but I... had to be careful.
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[...]
And you certainly would not wish for anyone else to be hurt because you broke them. But... all the same, I am glad that you were able to find a way to tell me now.
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[but she's made her feelings clear on that, even if she didn't know it was him.]
But I am, too. It's... hard, sometimes. Being someone else.
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[she's made her feelings on that VERY clear.]
...it is. I am glad that, at least with me, you do not need to pretend. [she smiles] Have you told Anaido?
[...
Wait.]
O-oh no... When I used my power...
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before she brings up using her power, anyway, and then he just looks embarrassed, glancing aside.]
It... it's all right, miss Flayn. You didn't know. And it- was nice, I thought. Even if it wasn't...
[even if it wasn't real, he still sort of liked it. he's fond of her. he liked hugging her and making flower garlands with her.]
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[even though it was because of the power -
it was nice to have something, at least, to brighten up an otherwise awful week.]
I enjoyed being able to spend that time with you.
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[he manages a little smile, there, fond.]
We could do that again, if you ever wanted to...? Not- in the same way, I still have Anaido, but... we could just have a little time to not worry about everything else. I wouldn't mind spending it with you.
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[she smiles back at him]
Any time you would like.
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[he has at least some free time.]
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[she smiles, then glances over at his bunny]
...we could make flower garlands for them, perhaps?