but, when rafayel hears lucien back, he realizes... his thought may have been heard, and he can't help but to be a little shy about it. his eyes blink a few times, before he looks off to the side. ]
he already feels his skin crawling, but in spite of that: ]
I'll take you. [ but, he can't help himself from staring at lucien accusingly. Why would you keep a monster in your room? If the other fish knew... but, he's at least putting on the guise of nonchalance. in theory. ]
[ he won't say anything, if just because he doesn't exactly want to publicize his fears (he won't ever admit they're one to begin with). still, he gulps down hard, before turning back to him. ]
If she won't devour us first. [ lol.
but, he is remaining dutifully close as he gestures for lucien to follow along. ]
[ said under his breath, but not nearly as quietly as he thinks.
but, he does end up giving a cautious nod. side stepping, but also... he tries not to trail too far off from lucien. he's still concerned, okay... what if he gets dizzy again? ]
[he still feels like shit, but he steps inside, where rafayel can hear him talking to the cat. he then emerges, holding the cat in his arms, before walking away from rafayel for a bit.
puts her down, a safe distance away from fish man.]
There you go, Lady Anastasia...
[the cat seems to ponder life for a moment before running off. see, rafayel? you're safe........]
Rather than what I had before, I think it was considered to belong to him. He did paint it by the request of my family, though. [a wry smile.] When asked to draw the most beautiful subject in the land, this was his response.
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No, it's fine. I'm sorry if I made it awkward.
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his one shared thought of the day... ]
You've been through a lot. A little bit of awkwardness isn't going to kill either of us, you know.
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my god lucien is fighting for his life against the cute allegations.]
I suppose not. Still, I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable.
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but, when rafayel hears lucien back, he realizes... his thought may have been heard, and he can't help but to be a little shy about it. his eyes blink a few times, before he looks off to the side. ]
You didn't. [ ... ] So you didn't hate it?
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though now he's getting embarrassed again because there is something awkward about having to admit? you didn't hate the hug?]
No, I suppose not.
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why are they both embarrassed in the middle of this hallway... ]
Then, that's good. [ he clears his throat. ]
I was here to help, though. Is there anywhere you want to go right now? [ you know, to rest. ]
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... I was going back to my room, but my cat is there.
[and he knows... rafayel hates cats...]
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his words hit him like a bucket of cold water.
he already feels his skin crawling, but in spite of that: ]
I'll take you. [ but, he can't help himself from staring at lucien accusingly. Why would you keep a monster in your room? If the other fish knew... but, he's at least putting on the guise of nonchalance. in theory. ]
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... I can probably get her to leave once we're there? She's probably been cooped up for long enough, anyway.
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If she won't devour us first. [ lol.
but, he is remaining dutifully close as he gestures for lucien to follow along. ]
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[but off they go to his room... once they're there, though:]
... Perhaps you should stay out here first, and at a distance, while I let her out.
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[ said under his breath, but not nearly as quietly as he thinks.
but, he does end up giving a cautious nod. side stepping, but also... he tries not to trail too far off from lucien. he's still concerned, okay... what if he gets dizzy again? ]
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puts her down, a safe distance away from fish man.]
There you go, Lady Anastasia...
[the cat seems to ponder life for a moment before running off. see, rafayel? you're safe........]
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[ but, he's still looking out, making sure the cat fully scampers away before he stops hiding against the wall. ]
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[enters his room... if rafayel enters, there is a painting of a cockroach in there for some reason but anyway.]
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squinting at lucien. ] I'll come inside, but are you really not gonna explain?
[ what the hell is the roach painting...? is it good? ]
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[it is an extremely well done painting! it just sure is of a cockroach.]
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[ but, he's taking a moment to take in the roach painting.
the details are impressive. ]
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[says that a little too quickly.
good to know rafayel is fine with bugs...]
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but, at least he's not having to remove this roach. ]
Right, and you don't have a story for this guy being on your wall either?
[ it's his turn to judge now... ]
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Oh, no, I can explain that. It was what I received in the box from an earlier week—my friend painted it.
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he doesn't see, but he sees. that said: ] A friend? If it was in the box, does that mean... this is something you had from before?
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