It's so. [ ... good lord, his hair is way longer than hers and Dorothy debates how to go about this... but then settles for just working a brush through it. ]
It seems it wasn't just me, so once again, this place really does seem to believe in forced bonding.
[ He begins, then stops himself short, brow furrowing. ]
I am not sure, to speak honest. Though we have spent much of our time in each others' company, I had not thought there were others who were experiencing this influence, as well. Mayhap it does explain it...
Which Dorothy does not say, because that will just derail this conversation, so she continues to ease the brush through his hair and begin to work it into sections. ]
Perhaps I can help clarify? I've got quite a lot of experience, after all.
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[ She sighs a little, working at his hair to get it free without further warning. ]
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... One person? Is that so?
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It seems it wasn't just me, so once again, this place really does seem to believe in forced bonding.
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'Tis the fault of some unknown force, then...? [ He trails off, briefly. ] I... see. I hadn't realized it.
[ HMMM. ]
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[ Dorothy lets out a hum that's half-intrigued and half-amused. ]
Of course, if it was someone you might have already been harboring feelings for--
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[ He begins, then stops himself short, brow furrowing. ]
I am not sure, to speak honest. Though we have spent much of our time in each others' company, I had not thought there were others who were experiencing this influence, as well. Mayhap it does explain it...
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Which Dorothy does not say, because that will just derail this conversation, so she continues to ease the brush through his hair and begin to work it into sections. ]
Perhaps I can help clarify? I've got quite a lot of experience, after all.
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[ He slips out a short, good-natured chuckle; Dorothy just seems like the openly affectionate type, is all. ]
Nor would I turn down your guidance. As I've said, we have oft been together not long after our arrival here, but it has never been unwanted.
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Goodness, you've got a better grasp of your feelings than most adults. [ Which is so nice?? ]
Would you be able to tell me who this mysterious individual is? My guidance will differ, depending on the personality.
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He pauses, briefly. Should he mention her? Well... ]
Do you... perchance, know Izumo?
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[ She pauses, thinking. ]
... Dark hair, stern expression?
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[ She's a little stern. And stubborn. ]
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[ Dang, sir. She thought you were way too serious for this. ]
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Anyway. That does get him a bit flustered. ]
F— fast? It... was not entirely my intention, mind, but I suppose it oft is not for most.
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[ She won't tease too much. Probably. ]
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Aye, 'tis true.
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[ As she begins a tidy braid. ]
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[ He'll have to think about that; meanwhile, he'll stay still for Dorothy. ]
I'll have to be honest with her, would I not? Though, there is the matter of–
[ Alphinaud gestures vaguely around them. ]
–our circumstances being, hopefully, only temporary.
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[ Long-distant relationship doesn't even begin to cover it in this situation. ]
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Quite... Mayhap I should not, then. It could only complicate matters down the line.
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... Well, I say that, but we don't always have a say in how our own feelings work.
[ And she rests one hand on his head. ]
So regardless, I'll support you.
cries in backtags
Hah, you would not be wrong. Well—I've the time to mull it over, I believe. 'Tis not a matter to be rushed.
[ He is, thankfully, over the days where he was always trying to impress some girl or another. He's a smarter man now!! ]
Either way, I must thank you for allowing me to confide in you.
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I'm happy to give advice where I can! This just so happened to be a subject I'm more familiar with.
[ And she finishes braiding, tapping his shoulder. ]
There you go, all set.