[huh. she frowns, watching them after the memory ends with an odd expression. something about that felt like it should be telling her something important, but she can't quite put her finger on it.]
[she feels awkward now; there was something in there that read as familiar to her, but she also doesn't feel at all certain she isn't projecting something on a person who has been very kind to her here. she fiddles with her hands.]
I'm sorry. It's invasive, to have to share these things.
they... laugh a little, and then wave their hand. relaxed, actually. ]
Nah - it's okay. I mean, I'd just tell you, if I could. Maybe it's easier it gets thrown out there for people to just see, y'know? Considering.
[ aquila watches her for a moment, hand still on her arm, and pulls it off finally, but it's to reach over and put it on her head. there's a brief pause.
they ruffle her hair, a little teasing. ] I'm sorry I had to get all up in your business, too. Look, we're even now, yeah?
[oh. the hair ruffle is a surprise, but she allows it.]
It's alright. I've become accustomed to you Avatars or staff knowing my business. There are so many things I know I ought to keep a secret. There is something of a grim relief in knowing the fight is already lost and out of my hands.
[ aquila has rights! say you dont icly know who aquila is without saying it. ]
Yeah, I get that. [ they laugh a little bit, rueful, like a private little joke, and pull their hand away. ] Think of it this way, we're great confidants!
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...Who was he?
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they're quiet for a second longer than harrow is, like they're taking the moment to compose themselves. ]
...Family. [ is aquila's immediate answer, a little more somber. their usual sort of playful aura is gone. ] One way or another.
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[that particular way family can be, where you get so much from them, but not the things you long for and know you aren't allowed to ask for.]
What did he give you?
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A trinket.
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[she feels awkward now; there was something in there that read as familiar to her, but she also doesn't feel at all certain she isn't projecting something on a person who has been very kind to her here. she fiddles with her hands.]
I'm sorry. It's invasive, to have to share these things.
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they... laugh a little, and then wave their hand. relaxed, actually. ]
Nah - it's okay. I mean, I'd just tell you, if I could. Maybe it's easier it gets thrown out there for people to just see, y'know? Considering.
[ aquila watches her for a moment, hand still on her arm, and pulls it off finally, but it's to reach over and put it on her head. there's a brief pause.
they ruffle her hair, a little teasing. ] I'm sorry I had to get all up in your business, too. Look, we're even now, yeah?
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It's alright. I've become accustomed to you Avatars or staff knowing my business. There are so many things I know I ought to keep a secret. There is something of a grim relief in knowing the fight is already lost and out of my hands.
But I appreciate your consideration all the same.
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Yeah, I get that. [ they laugh a little bit, rueful, like a private little joke, and pull their hand away. ] Think of it this way, we're great confidants!
[ that's a less private joke. ]
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Yes. Though now Lup is no longer one of you and she still knows everything, so...
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Kinda, yeah. I feel a lot like I'm walking on eggshells around her, sometimes, but, 's okay.