Sebastian couldn't help but let out a short laugh.
Much to his surprise, she was taking his hand in hers. Their fingers intertwining, even as she seemed to focus more on her hair with her free hand. As if it was nothing to simply hold hands. He wondered quietly if he was more keenly aware of the action simply given the way things had seemed to escalate so quickly. At least beyond the normal bounds of their long-standing friendship.
Attention drew back to Tofa and he smiled.
Tofa had yawned, peering up at Aoife with large, sleep-filled eyes. But a dramatic huff so indicated she quite understood what was happening. Though willing she was not, instead flopping over as if jelly made up her bones.
Sebastian caught himself in a snort at the little drama queen's acting. This was not the first time she'd done this, nor would it be the last - far from it. After a slight shake of his head, he carefully maneuvered his hands to scoop the jellified Tofa from Aoife's arms.
Before he stepped away from his friend, though, he reached his free hand down to take her hand again. This time, though, he merely lifted it to his lips and offered a gentle kiss. Before releasing her with a hint of a smug grin.
Steeling himself against the wish to remain, he shifted one hand to cradle part of his companion so she'd not be jostled off his shoulder. And he headed for the door, ducking out quietly and pulling it closed gently behind himself. Sebastian hesitated at door for a few moments, his mind racing with what all this new meant with her. Though not wishing to be caught out by a servant - or Bodil - he collected himself enough to head back down the halls to his own room for the night.
I suppose that means you'll eventually need to find my stash.Truthfully he didn't care. He had entirely more articles of clothing than any one person needed. Who knew such frivolity might one day be... helpful.
Much to his surprise, she was taking his hand in hers. Their fingers intertwining, even as she seemed to focus more on her hair with her free hand. As if it was nothing to simply hold hands. He wondered quietly if he was more keenly aware of the action simply given the way things had seemed to escalate so quickly. At least beyond the normal bounds of their long-standing friendship.
Attention drew back to Tofa and he smiled.
Quite the actress, though, isn't she?The smile only grew as he watched the gentle way Aoife interacted with his companion. The pandalope was by no means overly fragile, but seeing the care threw a few flutters at him he was not expecting.
Tofa had yawned, peering up at Aoife with large, sleep-filled eyes. But a dramatic huff so indicated she quite understood what was happening. Though willing she was not, instead flopping over as if jelly made up her bones.
Sebastian caught himself in a snort at the little drama queen's acting. This was not the first time she'd done this, nor would it be the last - far from it. After a slight shake of his head, he carefully maneuvered his hands to scoop the jellified Tofa from Aoife's arms.
I'll just... there,he finished, triumphant as the pandalope flopped dramatically over his shoulder.
Unfortunately, she does this quite a lot.He shook his head again, this time chuckling.
Before he stepped away from his friend, though, he reached his free hand down to take her hand again. This time, though, he merely lifted it to his lips and offered a gentle kiss. Before releasing her with a hint of a smug grin.
Rest well, Aoife. Come find me tomorrow.
Steeling himself against the wish to remain, he shifted one hand to cradle part of his companion so she'd not be jostled off his shoulder. And he headed for the door, ducking out quietly and pulling it closed gently behind himself. Sebastian hesitated at door for a few moments, his mind racing with what all this new meant with her. Though not wishing to be caught out by a servant - or Bodil - he collected himself enough to head back down the halls to his own room for the night.
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