[ it sure is affection week. they stiffen a bit at this, a little surprised by it...
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I've noticed. [ bonk. it's their left cheek so they tilt into it for a moment. ] ... Staff has to do what they should. Little different when you work here, big guy.
I know it's gonna sound wild coming from me, but you guys should probably misbehave a little less...?
[ that's a little joking, at least. aquila lets the touch linger for a moment or two longer - and then they pull back, going to move to look at the flowers. ]
Yeah. I started reading 'em. Reminded me of ... somebody back home, so. I asked her for some recommendations and we got to talking about it. You a fan?
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[ they huff. ] Just saying. Gotta remember who your friends are, here.
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[ they sigh, though, lifting a hand under their veil to scrub their face. ]
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[he knows how mortals are, by now.]
And you know my feelings on sentiment. I would not say it were it not accurate.
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[ the hand stays under there, for now, rubbing their temples. ]
...thanks, I guess. [ a little lighter. ]
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Very few people here do as they should.
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I've noticed. [ bonk. it's their left cheek so they tilt into it for a moment. ] ... Staff has to do what they should. Little different when you work here, big guy.
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[he leaves his hand where it is.]
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[ that's a little joking, at least. aquila lets the touch linger for a moment or two longer - and then they pull back, going to move to look at the flowers. ]
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[but he lets them pull away to go see the flowers, following after a moment.]
You asked mine. Which flowers do you prefer, then.
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Snowdrops. [ easily. ] But, Estelle and I were talking about plum blossoms the other day. Those're nice, too.
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he says nothing about the first answer, but:]
You spoke of their meaning, I take it?
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Yeah, most of the ones I knew before were dirty.
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Oh, of course they were.
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Hey! Why do you sound unsurprised! 's not like I wrote them!
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