[ Pats their own pocket. The bird wiggles its tail feathers, doing a little hophop where its perched. ]
These curses are a bit much... I'm sorry. [ But at least he's okay. Visible relief there. Though, they shift where they stand, tugging up their collar a little as the flask is taken. ] ..Um. Do you mind if we talk for a bit? I-It's nothing bad, I promise.
[ a little eyebrow raise, but - he'll let them in! the room is nice, it's cozy. lots of blankets, and just filled to bursting with fake plants and little glowing bottles. it is definitely a den, three furries live in here.
[ The infamous furry den.. Siffrin will follow after, peering at everything curiously. A little distracted, even. It's nice to see how much one can see of a person in their respective rooms. They jump a little as that question comes, and the bird promptly flutters up before landing on a blanket to then orb loaf on. Comfy. ]
Oh. Uh. I guess it's technically a confession..? [ ..Wait. ] Not like that! Or.. it sorta is? Ugh, stars. [ Deep breath in, and out. ] That is... There's the rule and. I don't know if there's really anything I have to confess, actually.
[ A pause. ]
But.. then I thought of that other life the four of us had there? And I figured, since it's you, you'd at least be willing to listen. [ And not judge them. Idly, their arms tuck under their cloak, just so Jiaoqiu doesn't have to see the way their hands fidget together. ] ..I never said it then, but I'm.. certain I did love you. In that life. In a way that is beyond friends.. that could be family.
[ In a way.. that still sorta is family. Even if it's.. ]
It's different here, I know. And it isn't the same. [ The feelings are not the same, but they weren't bad then. ] But even so, I do still care a lot about you. And I hope.. that's okay.
[ Even if they're still learning more about one another and this life they do know as their actual own, and not some given memories. The care they feel is still genuine. ]
[ he listens, easily enough, and sif is right - he doesn't judge, not at all. ]
Of course it's okay. [ ... ] Perhaps it is different, and we are moving in different directions than our lives in that little town had is going originally, but...
[ a beat, and he offers them a hand, with a smile. ]
How could I hear you say that you care about me and not return that care? I do care about you, Siffrin. You don't need to confess that to me.
[ There's a small shift, anticipation bubbling, but it eases as he offers his hand and they step close enough to reach back and bring their hands together in a gentle hold.
It's almost silly to have worried in the first place. When Jiaoqiu has not once turned them away. Quietly, a smile shows back, though a bit sheepish at the mention of confess even if they offer an almost silly WHEW... expression. ]
Maybe I didn't but.. [ Well, it does feel a bit good to say it out loud. Not just to clear some silly rule, but to express what they hadn't before. And even if it's not the exact same puzzle pieces fitting perfectly in, it doesn't mean Siffrin cares any less. ]
Thanks for hearing me out. And, if there's ever anything you want to say, I'd be happy to listen.
Sometimes it feels better to say it, right? [ easily enough. ] And of course - I'll keep that in mind. I don't have much on my mind these days that's worth saying, but your offer is not unappreciated.
[ ear flick. ]
As silly as it seems to say, these adventures are good for something, hm?
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he gives the bird a little smile, actually. ]
You have a friend. [ a beat. and then: ] ... Embarrassed, but I'll survive. Thank you.
[ he will take the flask. ]
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[ Pats their own pocket. The bird wiggles its tail feathers, doing a little hophop where its perched. ]
These curses are a bit much... I'm sorry. [ But at least he's okay. Visible relief there. Though, they shift where they stand, tugging up their collar a little as the flask is taken. ] ..Um. Do you mind if we talk for a bit? I-It's nothing bad, I promise.
[ A sheepish look. ]
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anyway, he heads back to his bed and sits. ]
What did you want to talk about?
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Oh. Uh. I guess it's technically a confession..? [ ..Wait. ] Not like that! Or.. it sorta is? Ugh, stars. [ Deep breath in, and out. ] That is... There's the rule and. I don't know if there's really anything I have to confess, actually.
[ A pause. ]
But.. then I thought of that other life the four of us had there? And I figured, since it's you, you'd at least be willing to listen. [ And not judge them. Idly, their arms tuck under their cloak, just so Jiaoqiu doesn't have to see the way their hands fidget together. ] ..I never said it then, but I'm.. certain I did love you. In that life. In a way that is beyond friends.. that could be family.
[ In a way.. that still sorta is family. Even if it's.. ]
It's different here, I know. And it isn't the same. [ The feelings are not the same, but they weren't bad then. ] But even so, I do still care a lot about you. And I hope.. that's okay.
[ Even if they're still learning more about one another and this life they do know as their actual own, and not some given memories. The care they feel is still genuine. ]
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Of course it's okay. [ ... ] Perhaps it is different, and we are moving in different directions than our lives in that little town had is going originally, but...
[ a beat, and he offers them a hand, with a smile. ]
How could I hear you say that you care about me and not return that care? I do care about you, Siffrin. You don't need to confess that to me.
[ but he is glad he did. ]
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It's almost silly to have worried in the first place. When Jiaoqiu has not once turned them away. Quietly, a smile shows back, though a bit sheepish at the mention of confess even if they offer an almost silly WHEW... expression. ]
Maybe I didn't but.. [ Well, it does feel a bit good to say it out loud. Not just to clear some silly rule, but to express what they hadn't before. And even if it's not the exact same puzzle pieces fitting perfectly in, it doesn't mean Siffrin cares any less. ]
Thanks for hearing me out. And, if there's ever anything you want to say, I'd be happy to listen.
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Sometimes it feels better to say it, right? [ easily enough. ] And of course - I'll keep that in mind. I don't have much on my mind these days that's worth saying, but your offer is not unappreciated.
[ ear flick. ]
As silly as it seems to say, these adventures are good for something, hm?