he has to squint at whatever is kicking up that dust cloud, but soon hears a familiar voice to go along with it. by the time he recognizes it, he's really not sure how to react. ]
[ good lord, they really are pancakes. at first he's at a loss for words - he appreciates the gift of course, but he can't guarantee at all that he'll be able to enjoy them. pancakes aren't exactly the most nutritious thing to eat on a dangerous excursion.
and yet, refusing them just doesn't seem like the right thing to do. maybe they'd be a good luck charm. ]
I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. [ he takes the box. ] Thank you.
[ JESUS CHRIST SHE'S A HUGGER. steven isn't exactly the most fond of physical affection, but he's a little too distracted with being lifted into the air to show any kind of discomfort. he does have to bite his tongue to avoid making any kind of overly-embarrasing sound, but a small ulp does slip out. ]
It wasn't my intention to be...
[ he sighs in slight relief when she puts him back on solid ground, but it would just feel rude to not reciprocate. somewhat awkwardly, he raises his hand and gives her hair a gentle stroke. ]
[At least Nora figures out quickly that Steven doesn't deal well with huge hugs so she promptly puts him back down onto good, solid earth, a slightly crooked smile on her face. She lets out a chuckle when he strokes her hair.
Clearly she is not one who minds people getting up in her personal space.]
[ he's a little bit better with them once he gets over the initial "????" part of it, and being on solid ground also helps. he's still a little tense, but she can feel the tension in his shoulders relax somewhat. ]
Well, I won't argue in that case.
[ he gives her head a gentle pat. you're a good girl, nora. ]
[ if he weren't a mature adult, she'd most definitely get a flick on the forehead for being so silly. but he is, so he just shakes his head in amusement before parting from their hug. ]
We need to get going. I'll see you in two days' time.
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12/6/17 03:57 (UTC)Nora is running, practically kicking up a dust cloud at the speed she's going while clutching a box. Also, she's calling out:]
Steven! Wait! I know you said pancakes have to wait but you might get hungry on the waaaaaay!
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12/6/17 04:03 (UTC)he has to squint at whatever is kicking up that dust cloud, but soon hears a familiar voice to go along with it. by the time he recognizes it, he's really not sure how to react. ]
...Nora?
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12/6/17 04:11 (UTC)Ta-da!
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12/6/17 04:15 (UTC)[ good lord, they really are pancakes. at first he's at a loss for words - he appreciates the gift of course, but he can't guarantee at all that he'll be able to enjoy them. pancakes aren't exactly the most nutritious thing to eat on a dangerous excursion.
and yet, refusing them just doesn't seem like the right thing to do. maybe they'd be a good luck charm. ]
I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. [ he takes the box. ] Thank you.
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12/6/17 04:37 (UTC)You're welcome! Don't eat 'em all at once!
[She would know what it's like to gobble up too many pancakes in one sitting.]
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12/6/17 04:42 (UTC)he shifts his hold on the box to one arm, leaving the other free. ]
Did you come here just to bring me these?
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12/6/17 04:50 (UTC)I wanted to thank you. For listening to me. The pancakes are kinda part of that, too.
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12/6/17 04:58 (UTC)[ it brings a certain palpable warmth between them. it's subtle, but comforting. ]
You have plenty of people around you that you can confide in. I'm just glad that I can be considered one of them.
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12/6/17 05:06 (UTC)[Nora opens her arms and embraces him tightly, even managing to lift him several inches off the ground.]
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12/6/17 05:13 (UTC)It wasn't my intention to be...
[ he sighs in slight relief when she puts him back on solid ground, but it would just feel rude to not reciprocate. somewhat awkwardly, he raises his hand and gives her hair a gentle stroke. ]
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15/6/17 13:12 (UTC)Clearly she is not one who minds people getting up in her personal space.]
You know how that works out. It just...happens.
[Nora shrugs.]
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15/6/17 14:25 (UTC)Well, I won't argue in that case.
[ he gives her head a gentle pat. you're a good girl, nora. ]
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17/6/17 13:08 (UTC)[Nora winks, allowing him to pat her on the head. It feels really nice.]
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18/6/17 03:01 (UTC)We need to get going. I'll see you in two days' time.
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19/6/17 13:28 (UTC)'Bye, Steven! 'Bye, everyone! [Of course Nora would say goodbye to the Pokemon.] See you in two days!
...Bring souvenirs if you can!