[ suddenly she pauses, mid-refute. she takes note of his tone, challenging and playful, his calm demeanor, and finally (finally) she becomes aware of how close they're sitting. and how much she's seen him smile in just these handful of minutes alone.
she purses her lips, glancing away as her cheeks warm. she doesn't want to have to point her sword at him again, still so guilty that she ever did in the first place... she was a fool then. but when was the last time she'd seen him in such a good mood?
when would be the next time he lets her take up so much of his time? truly, she'd be more of a fool to let such an opportunity pass.
she chews on her bottom lip, mulling it over, thinking fast. ]
I'll do it...
[ she glances up at him then, a sharp glint in her eyes. ]
But only if you beat me at my own game.
[ and what game is that?
she holds out her hand then, presenting it to him as if they were business men shaking on a deal. but then, in the last second, her thumb cocks out.
no subject
[ suddenly she pauses, mid-refute. she takes note of his tone, challenging and playful, his calm demeanor, and finally (finally) she becomes aware of how close they're sitting. and how much she's seen him smile in just these handful of minutes alone.
she purses her lips, glancing away as her cheeks warm. she doesn't want to have to point her sword at him again, still so guilty that she ever did in the first place... she was a fool then. but when was the last time she'd seen him in such a good mood?
when would be the next time he lets her take up so much of his time? truly, she'd be more of a fool to let such an opportunity pass.
she chews on her bottom lip, mulling it over, thinking fast. ]
I'll do it...
[ she glances up at him then, a sharp glint in her eyes. ]
But only if you beat me at my own game.
[ and what game is that?
she holds out her hand then, presenting it to him as if they were business men shaking on a deal. but then, in the last second, her thumb cocks out.
thumb wars. ]