punnier | ★ ( CLAUDE VON RIEGAN. )

[ Comes to sit by them! ]

It's been a while since I was in such a crowd.

Happy for the attention?

[ Said a bit airy with tease. AS IF CLAUDE DIDN'T TRY TO HIDE IN THE CROWD. ]

Are you?

[ Looks back at them, also teasing. You are also a runner. ]

An actor is often the center of attention while on stage. But, I think outside that, smaller company is preferred.

[ Yeah, they sure are a runner. ]

Is that what you think of yourself as? An actor?

I'm more of a traveler, but it feels like I'm an inspiring actor.

[ (under the universe's guidance) ]

I can see that.

[ You hide a lot of yourself. ]

Is it that obvious?

[ (being perceived is a bit scary in that way) ]

It's hard to hide around here.

[ But it's not like I can't relate. ]

[ (similar in that way) ]

Well, you're free to hide here with me until you're ready to go back out there again. [ But first, a flower for you. A yellow orchid. ]

[ He smiles, taking the flower. There's a little sense of o: in his vibes. What's this! ]

Thank you. You a fan of orchids?

[ A shake of their head. ]

Don't know if I have a favorite flower. [ If you ask them, they'll literally pick a random flower. ] This one made me think of you so, it's for you.

It hasn't been long but... it's to show you're important. [ long enough to mean something. ] Per my home's traditions.

[ AAAAAAAA Here comes the embarrassment... the surprise, affection and gratitude. ]

Thanks, Siffrin. I'll treasure it. [ Admires it... I don't think orchids have a scent, but sniffs. ] Speaking of which, did you ever recall the dance from your home?

[ Cute.. Siffrin smiles at that, maybe a bit surprised but a blip of appreciation. If a little embarrassed? ]

Of course, Claude. [ me googling like apparently some do, a fragrant scent for most. woe nice smell upon thee ] ..I didn't. So, I thought this would at least be something. Sorry that I couldn't remember.

It's not "at least something", it's lovely.

[ He's so happy. ]

And that's alright. Maybe we can make up something new together.

[ ..That's sweet of him to say. They laugh softly. ]

..Make something up? [ It's a funny thought, actually. ] A new kind of dance for Heaven?

Why not? It's something you can keep of our time here together.

[ ...haha. ]

It is. So, sure, why not? We'd have to be really creative.

That's not a problem. But not something so embarrassing that you can't show your friends.

Embarrassing wasn't what I had in mind when I said creative anyway. So it should be fine.

Are you looking forward to seeing them again? Your companions?

[ You must miss them. ]

I am. It.. feels weird being away from them for this long.

[ (miss them more than i could say) ] ..Are you ready to go back to your responsibilities back home? Being here probably wasn't enough of a break because of.. everything but. I hope you had some good memories from it.

[ Siffrin can hear the internal groan he lets out. He does NOT want to go back to his mountain of work. ]

Let's not talk about all that. [ His war... ] Why don't you tell me about your friends instead?

[ Okay, gives him a sympathetic smile, and small patpat. ]

That bad, huh? [ A small nod, thinking hmm... ] Sure. There's Mirabelle, Isabeau, Odile and Bonnie... which one do you wanna hear about?

[ thank you ]

How about Odile?

[ Picks one at random. ]

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